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The Ring Without Words is an orchestral suite that distills the most iconic themes from Richard Wagner’s monumental tetralogy, The Ring of the Nibelung. This 70-minute symphonic fresco encapsulates the essence of the 15-hour epic, telling the tale of a magical ring forged by the dwarf Alberich from gold stolen from the Rhine.
While the ring grants immense power, it also brings ruin and destruction to those who possess it. Wotan, the king of the gods, attempts to control the ring but fails, leading to the gods’ downfall. Betrayed and manipulated, the hero Siegfried is killed by Hagen, son of Alberich. Brünnhilde, the Valkyrie, daughter of Wotan and wife of Siegfried, returns the ring to the Rhine, marking the end of an era.
The Ring Without Words offers an immersive journey through Wagner’s world, highlighting its most memorable moments, including the prelude to Das Rheingold, the Ride of the Valkyries, Siegfried’s death and funeral music, and the apocalyptic conclusion in Twilight of the Gods. In a thrilling season finale, the soaring lyricism of Schumann’s Piano Concerto, performed by pianist Yefim Bronfman, contrasts with the destructive power of gold in Wagner’s epic, creating a stunning clash of opposing powers.
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Chef·fe d'orchestre Rafael Payare Piano Yefim BronfmanOSM: Wagner and the Legend of the Ring
Date/Time
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
La Maison Symphonique de Montréal
1600 rue Saint-Urbain
Montreal, Québec
Canada, H2X 0S1
Price
$35-173
Phone
514-842-2112
Website
https://www.placedesarts.com/evenement/wagner-legende-de-anneau
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