Yep, the first part of Opera North's semi-staged Ring Cycle - the one that critics have unanimously hailed as a triumph (I should write advertising copy shouldn't I? But in this case it's true - read here for a summary) is now yours to hear, completely free of charge!
To part-take of a wagnerian feast just tune into BBC radio three this Friday at 7.30pm. Listen on your radio, your digital box or online. Press release below:
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1 July, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall
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“one of the most enthralling Wagner performances of recent years" The Guardian
We are delighted to announce that Radio 3 will live broadcast Opera North’s performance of Das Rheingold this Friday.
Critics are raving about the quality of the music-making and audiences loved Peter Mumford’s mesmerising dramatisation. In case you won’t be able to experience any of the three remaining performances, you can tune in to BBC Radio 3 who will broadcast the performance live from Leeds Town Hall on Friday, 1 July at 7.30pm.