Wagner’s Ring

The Ring Cycle is an epic series of four operas by the composer Richard Wagner. Wagner conceived of them as three operas with a preliminary evening (the first opera). Characters and themes recur in each opera, creating a distinct fictional world with a common narrative. It has become one of the most influential works of art in Western culture.

How to use this database

This site is meant to be a repository of very basic information about the Ring Cycle. It is most useful to find connections between certain aspects of the operas. Its primary function is as a starting point for further listening and research. Use the information from this database as a reference for searching in other platforms.