Concert – INSIDE OPERA: OPERA NORTH'S RING CYCLE

Opera North’s concert staging of Wagner’s epic Ring cycle has won universal critical acclaim. To accompany the performance of the complete cycle at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall (6 -11 June), Opera North and The University of Nottingham present a unique exploration of Wagner’s monumental - and controversial - achievement in the company of leading academics as well as musicians from Opera North, who will provide live musical illustrations.

Programme:
2.00-2.55pm Panel discussion I: Theology and Wagner's Ring

Panel: Richard Bell (University of Nottingham, Theology); Martin Pickard (Opera North Assistant Conductor: Rheingold, Siegfried); Kara McKechnie (University of Leeds); chaired by Sarah Hibberd (University of Nottingham, Music).

3.00-4.00pm In-depth session on the music of the Ring

Led by Martin Pickard, with live musical illustrations with singers involved in the Ring

4.00-4.15pm Break

4.15-5.00pm Panel discussion II: Opera North's particular approach to performing the present cycle

Panel: Martin Pickard; Emma Black (Assistant Director: Walküre, Götterdämmerung) and/or Emily Burns (Assistant Director: Rheingold, Siegfried); cast member tbc; Kara McKechnie; chaired by Stuart Leeks (Opera North Editor)

Tickets £5 available from
Lakeside Box Office: 0115 846 7777 http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/