RBO Live 2026-27: Gotterdammerung

An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames.

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, leads the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.