Wagner’s visionary Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung) was first performed as a cycle of four operas in 1876. Its mythic plot examines the relationship between love and earthly power through the agency of a ring which confers ultimate power on its bearer. The tetralogy is performed by an all-star cast in performances that have been critically acclaimed worldwide for their “thrilling sense of drama.” - The Sunday Times, London (Naxos)
