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• Die Walkure - Wagner | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £25.23   |  Saving you £9.76 (27.90%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Die Walkure is the second part of Richard Wagner's gargantuan tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen concerning the irreconcilable struggle between Power and Love. The originality of this production from Het Musiktheater Amsterdam more than meets the perennial challenge of staging The Ring. Pierre Audi's stage direction in which the orchestra is placed on the spectacular ring-shaped stage succeeds in forging a profound unity between the lyrical mythical and philosophical qualities of

• Das Rheingold - Wagner | DVD | (27/02/2006) from £22.23   |  Saving you £7.76 (25.90%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Richard Wagner's tetralogy 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' in which Power and Love are presented as mutually exclusive ideas is always a huge challenge for any opera house. 'Das Rheingold' is the opening of this extraordinary production of 'The Ring' from Het Muziektheater Amsterdam with the orchestra taking its place both in the pit and ring-shaped on the astonishing stage. The fantastic stage direction by Pierre Audi succeeds in forging a profound unity combining the lyrical mythical and philosophical qualities of Wagner's work. Breathtaking sets by George Tsypin superb costumes by Oscar-winner Eiko Ishioka and the passionate performances of the soloists and Residentie Orchestra under their inspired guest conductor Hartmut Haenchen all contribute to an intense total experience that will leave a permanent impression.