Credits:

Pavel Baleff

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Sophia Opera Houses The Ring of the Nibelung Release Series: First InstallmentPrologue: Das RheingoldThe ring was forged by Alberich, the ruler of the underworld, from the gold he stole from the bottom of the Rhine, where it had been guarded by the Rhine Maidens. This ring, said to grant boundless power to whoever possesses it, is deceived from Alberich by Wotan, the leader of the gods, with the help of the fire god Loge. Enraged, Alberich places a curse of death upon the ring, forcing Wotan to reluctantly hand it over to the giant brothers as part of the price for the castle he had them build. Led by Wotan, the gods cross the rainbow bridge and enter Valhalla. From this point on, the decline of the gods begins.Bulgaria, known as the Land of Song, has produced numerous renowned singers, including Boris Christoff and Vesselina Kasarova. This recording features a 2010 production of Wagners *The R