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Ring Cycle

The Ring Cycle is a series of four epic operas by Richard Wagner, based on Norse mythology. It explores themes of power, greed, and heroism through interconnected stories about gods, giants, dwarfs, and heroes. The cycle depicts a quest for a magic ring that grants ultimate power, leading to conflicts and moral dilemmas. Composed of "Das Rheingold," "Die Walküre," "Siegfried," and "Götterdämmerung," it combines grand music, rich orchestration, and complex characters to create a profound, mythic theater experience.