The Ring CyCle

We’re bringing a new production of the Ring Cycle to Brisbane in November 2020, exclusive to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

 

Come on an exhilarating adventure with men and maidens, gods and giants, dragons and dwarves. As greed and violence threaten to destroy the heavens and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from an unexpected source.

This is Wagner’s Ring Cycle — the pinnacle of opera — a 15-hour epic performed over four nights.

Enjoy a week in sunny Queensland and see a spectacular new production by visionary Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng.

In 2020, he'll explore Wagner's legendary tale through a futuristic lens. His global vision imagines a parallel universe where many cultures walk together. Towering, moving digital panels create an immersive virtual world. Astonishing costumes and props imagine an unknown future. 

French conductor Philippe Auguin has conducted the Ring Cycle more than a dozen times. He leads a cast of international stars including Vitalij Kowaljow, Stefan Vinke and Allison Oakes.

They join some of Australia's most accomplished performers to bring you the memorable music of the Ring Cycle. 

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The Operas

 

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Performance Dates

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Flexible Cycle

Instead of buying a standard cycle, you may purchase the four operas of the Ring Cycle in the date order you prefer. For example, you could buy the four performances on Saturday. You must still buy all four operas in the Cycle. 

Buy a flexible ring Cycle package

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Prices

The Ring Cycle is a special event and is not part of Opera Australia’s regular season. Each Ring Cycle is sold as a 4-opera series and tickets are available for complete 4-opera cycles only. Concessions are not available.

Premium $2200
A Reserve $1800
B Reserve $1000
C Reserve $380

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Chen Shi-Zheng on what directing the Ring Cycle means to him

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The Wagner 2020 Syndicate

2020 will mark an exciting moment in our history as we present five Wagner operas in one year, a new production in Melbourne and the Ring Cycle in Brisbane. You can help us in this bold endeavour and embark on an amazing Wagnerian journey. By joining the Wagner 2020 Syndicate you will be at the heart of this special year, accompanying the productions from the rehearsal rooms to the stage. Download the donation form (pdf).

As a syndicate member you will make it possible for artists and artisans — singers, musicians, wardrobe and wig makers, technicians, repetiteurs and designers — to prepare and present Wagner’s colossal masterpieces. For more information about joining the Wagner 2020 Syndicate with a tax deductible gift, please contact Anna d’Ersu (02 9318 8283).

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Explore Brisbane and Queensland

Beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Queensland is home to a diverse range of experiences, from golden beaches and tropical islands to emerald green rainforests and rugged mountain ranges.

Between each opera, or before or after the Ring Cycle, add a trip to one of the many remarkable destinations easily accessible from Brisbane, including the Hinterland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Whitsundays and Tropical North Queensland.

Brisbane itself has been energised by a raft of glittering new hotels, restaurants and events. Tucked beneath the Story Bridge, Howard Smith Wharves has been transformed into a stunningly picturesque boardwalk of restaurants, a brewery and a hotel that hugs the contours of the magnificent cliffs. The city offers up a thriving restaurant scene. Let a renowned Michelin chef take you on a gastronomic adventure through local produce and tradition Indian fare at Heritij in the new W Hotel. Sip wine straight off the wood at City Winery. Savour a mouth-watering degustation at a hidden ultra-modern Japanese restaurant and bar, Honto. And finish with an expertly crafted cocktail at glamorous rooftop bar The Terrace at Emporium Hotel.

After you've had your fill, hit California-cool shopping precinct James Street. The boutique shopping strip is renowned for Australian fashion, sought-after coffee and is centred around The Calile, a new resort-style hotel inspired by Palm Springs. No trip is complete without a cruise down the winding riverwhere local neighbourhoods vary from bohemia to European village.  And the city’s beloved modern art gallery, GOMA, is an absolute must-see, transforming into a glowing rainbow beacon at twilight.

If you’re looking to swap the city bustle for a countryside escape, set the GPS to world heritage rainforests, idyllic islands, foodie trails and charming towns. You’ll find it all in Brisbane — the river city on the rise.

Explore Queensland

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Conductor	Philippe Auguin
director & production designer	Chen Shi-Zheng
digital content designer	Leigh Sachwitz / flora&faunavisions
costume designer	Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer	John Rayment
assistant directors	Constantine Costi
	Tama Matheson
wotan / wanderer	Vitalij Kowaljow
brÜnnhilde	Allison Oakes
Siegfried	Stefan Vinke
alberich	Warwick Fyfe
mime	Andreas Conrad
Siegmund	Rosario La Spina
sieglinde	Anna-Louise Cole
Fasolt / hagen	Daniel Sumegi
gunther	Luke Gabbedy
Gutrune	Maija Kovalevska
loge	John Longmuir
Fricka	Jacqueline Dark
fafner / hunding	Donald Thomson
donner	Michael Honeyman
Froh	Dean Bassett
freia / helmwige	Mariana Hong
erda	Liane Keegan
Woglinde	Eva Kong
Wellgunde / Gerhilde	Jane Ede
flosshilde / schwertleite	Dominica Matthews
Ortlinde / Third norn	Olivia Cranwell
Waltraute	Deborah Humble
Rossweise / second norn	Sian Sharp
Siegrune	Ileana Rinaldi
grimgerde / first norn	Angela Hogan
Woodbird	Stacey Alleaume

Opera Australia Chorus & Opera Queensland Chorus

Queensland Symphony Ring Cycle Orchestra

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Download the Ring Cycle brochure (pdf).

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Strategic Partners

University Partner

Presenting Partners

Travel Partner

Patron-in-Chief

Dr Haruhisa Handa

Opera Australia Government Partner