Opera Lite - SIEGFRIED
Opera Lite - SIEGFRIED Abbreviated (Ouch!)
Dismayed and deterred by the length and complexity of Wagner's operas? Fear not!
Here is the plot of Siegried, third opera of the 'Ring' cycle and a mere 4 hours 10 minutes in duration - all in one sentence.
Siegfried: Blond, blue eyed, fearless, brazen young hero, with intellect matched by the stereotype of his hair colour (no surprise considering the consanguinity of his conception) foils the treachery of evil dwarf brothers, slays fratricide giant-turned-Dragon, wins Rheingold treasure, defies 'god father' Wotan, and braves ring of magic fire to awaken comatose god daughter, the beautiful, chubby Brunhilde with a kiss.
