Richard Wagner: Das Rheingold @ Salzburg Easter Festival, Felsenreitschule 2026

The read

It runs long at 2h 30m.

Synopsis

Kirill Serebrennikov is staging *Das Rheingold* as a global post-apocalyptic drama for the 2026 Easter Festival. The director is known for his uncompromising productions. In this new interpretation, he transforms the material into a symbol-laden global theatre piece. Kirill Petrenko will be the musical director of *Das Rheingold*.

Ratings

Key crew

• Michael BeyerDirector
• Kirill SerebrennikovDirector

Cast

• Christian GerhaherWotan
• Gihoon KimDonner
• Thomas AtkinsFroh
• Brenton RyanLoge
• Leigh MelroseAlberich
• Thomas CilluffoMime
• Catriona MorisonFricka
• Le BuFasolt
• Patrick GuettiFafner
• Sarah BradyFreia
• Jasmin WhiteErda
• Louise FoorWoglinda