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Wagner's Ring Cycle

Wagner's Ring Cycle is a four-opera epic that explores themes of power, greed, love, and heroism through Norse and German mythology. It tells the story of gods, giants, and humans intertwined in a struggle over a magical gold ring that grants power, but also brings destruction. The cycle combines complex characters and grand music, depicting their conflicts and moral dilemmas. It’s renowned for its innovative music, deep symbolism, and storytelling, offering a profound and immersive experience of mythic adventure and human nature.