May 28, 29, 31 & June 1, 2024 -
Maclab Theatre at The Citadel
EMBARK ON THE EPIC JOURNEY WHERE THE RING CYCLE BEGINS
Wotan as Maestro? Orchestra on risers instead of the pit? Opera in the round? The final production of our 60th season is marked by an unconventional and groundbreaking rendition of Wagner’s Das Rheingold. This version steps away from the conventional Wagnerian grandeur, embracing a daring, contemporary style featuring state of the art projections and avantgarde stagecraft.
Set in the intimate Maclab Theatre at Citadel, this performance will be an auditory and visual spectacle, directed by Peter Hinton, a celebrated Canadian theatre and opera director. Prepare for an experience that not only revitalizes the classic narrative but also challenges our expectations of what opera can be, ensuring a memorable journey with this timeless work. This arrangement makes its Canadian premiere in a brand new production.
Edmonton Opera is grateful for the ability to work, learn and create in Treaty 6 territory amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House — Edmonton, Alberta), the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis peoples.
We are committed to honouring the diverse cultures, knowledges and achievements of Indigenous Peoples through collaboration with Indigenous artists.