New "Rheingold" at the Met

Posted by Lew , Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:48 AM


In fairness, I'm not blown away by what I've seen of the Met's new Ring Cycle. It may turn out to surprise me, but at this point I'm not convinced. There is something to be said for at least one opera company being known for a traditional production of Wagner's work. Nonetheless, I do like the marketing campaign. Deborah Voight looks amazing as Brunnhilde, and I think Bryn Terfel will be a smashing (and sexy) Wotan. And they have ravens!