The Rhinegold by Wagner, Aπό (2022/2022), Σκηνοθετημένο από Paul Esterházy,, αγωγός Hendrik Vestmann, Staatstheater, Oldenburg, Germany

"[Das Rheingold] succeeded almost perfectly: in the precise and sensitively transparent musical reproduction under General Music Director Hendrik Vestmann, in the scenic conception of the Austrian Paul Esterházy, which is seductive through realism and well-placed comedy, in the outstanding performance of the singers, who speak exceptionally well articulated , and in the brown colored scenic set (and costumes) by Mathis Neidhardt.” (New music newspaper) “Director, orchestra and great soloists make the evening a total work of art. Big cheers and shouts of 'Bravo' - a must for opera fans!” (PICTURE Bremen) “[The revolving stage] is a true marvel. […] Esterhazy tells the mythical story with an effective mixture of gripping drama and humorous tips. […] Conductor Hendrik Vestmann and the State Orchestra master Wagner's mammoth task with a good portion of passion. The intense, powerful sonic spaces they create complement the action on stage perfectly.” (music today) Cursing love, the Nibelung Alberich obtains the (Rhine) gold treasure and uses it to forge a ring that gives its owner “limitless power”. When Wotan and Loge tricked him into stealing the valuable piece, he cursed it: from now on the ring should enslave its owner and fill him with worry, envy and fear. The first victim of the curse is the giant Fasolt, who is killed by his brother Fafner in the fight for the gold. Fafner grabs gold and ring and withdraws with it to guard the hoard like a dragon. With a heavy heart, Wotan lets him go and moves with his family into the stately home "Walhall" that Fasolt and Fafner built. There he will calmly develop a strategy with which he can get the ring back...