Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes


Schedule for "Das Rheingold" the preliminary evening of the tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen in four scenes. Production by Johannes Schaaf 2022

Composer: Richard Wagner
Musical Director: Maestro Valery Gergiev
Musical Preparation: Marina Mishuk

Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra

Das Rheingold, the preliminary evening of Wagner’s tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen. Over the past 20 years, the repertoire of the Mariinsky theater has been greatly enriched by the works of the German classics. This is a serious step in the development of the opera company, which is the result of years of work and the achievement of the highest artistic standards. One example of the unique projects of great artistic value is the first in modern Russia staged version of the tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, presented by Mariinsky numerous times in St Petersburg and on tour.

the preliminary evening of the tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen in four scenes
Music: Richard Wagner
Production by Johannes Schaaf

Libretto by the composer

Musical Director: Valery Gergiev
Stage Director: Johannes Schaaf
Set and Costume Designer: Gottfried Piltz
Lighting Designer: Manfred Voss
Musical Preparation: Marina Mishuk


Premiere 24 May 2000

Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes