Mortals and myths

Opera by one of history's most influential composers takes the stage to transport audiences into a magical universe, Chen Nan reports.

The second opera in Richard Wagner's epic Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung or The Ring Cycle), Die Walkure (The Valkyrie), is one of the most significant works in the operatic canon, for both its thematic depth and musical innovation.

From Tuesday to Saturday, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will present a breathtaking musical experience of Wagner's The Valkyrie.

Under the baton of renowned Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen and the direction of Davide Livermore, The Valkyrie will transport audiences into the heart of Wagner's mythical universe, says Zhang Yao, vice-president of the NCPA.