Alberich has stolen the gold from the realm of nature, to gain ultimate power. Who can reclaim it and restore the world balance again? The god Wotan? The semi-mortal Hagen? The Valkyrie Brunnhilde? The hero of heroes Siegfried? More potently _x0013_ what magic power will make things aright? Enjoy the 90 minute animated film, inspired by Japanese anime, familiar to youg TV watchers. Be swept along by Melissa Madden Gray_x0019_ s vivid storytelling of the epic myth which influenced Tolkien. Feel the vibrations of the three live singers. Marvel at the sound-track of saxophone quartet bolstered by bassoon, keyboard and the last sarrusophone (a deep-voiced wind instrument) ever to be manufactured. Hear the sound swirling around you like a living being (revolutionary _x0018_ ambisonic_x0019_ sound). Be transported to other worlds by Leigh Ryan_x0019_ s beautiful animated images. MTO is a Melbourne-based company which uses the power of opera for inspiration and community well-being. For more information see our web site and for specific information based on your needs, email MTO_x0019_ s General Director David Kram on admin@morethanopera.com _x0013_ or ring him on (0412) 114 725. This production is also for those who love Wagner and opera. The production and performance aims at the highest artistic standards. It is driven by former State Opera Music Director Dr David Kram, who is the most experienced Wagner conductor resident in Australia. This project is endorsed by Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director of Opera Australia. Here_x0019_ s what he says: "The show bridges the gap between opera and the general public as it tells the mythical story through colourful projected animation, spoken narration and the best of Wagner's melodies sung by three accomplished singers. The musical sound track is performed live by a saxophone quartet and the whole show is wrapped around by revolutionary ambisonic sound technology.... Opera Australia hopes that arts centres large and small, metropolitan, suburban and regional, will give serious consideration to programming MTO's 'THE RING.Wagner.Animated'during 2012 and especially during Opera Australia's Wagner year 2013."
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