*Der Ring des Nibelungen* is more than four operas: across four evenings, Richard Wagner created a complete cosmos of myths, power struggles and human abysses.

Staging the full cycle is an extraordinary artistic and logistical achievement. It requires a world-class ensemble, an orchestra at the peak of its abilities, and immense creative, technical and organisational commitment behind the scenes. To experience a complete *Ring* is a rare opportunity to witness the full passion and capability of the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Wagner holds a special place in the history of the Bayerische Staatsoper. Parts of the *Ring* were first performed in Munich, making the city one of the work’s spiritual homes. The Ring Cycle Experience builds on this heritage through Tobias Kratzer’s new production while creating a framework for exceptional artistic projects now and in the future.

Supporters gain exclusive insights into the creative process and are invited to special events surrounding the productions. In this way, they help preserve the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Wagnerian legacy while opening new artistic horizons for audiences in Munich and opera lovers around the world.

For more information please contact

Olivia Wörndl
Head of Development
Bayerische Staatsoper
olivia.woerndl@staatsoper.de 

The Ring Cycle Experience

The Bayerische Staatsoper — one of the world’s leading opera houses, can look back on a cultural history of over 350 years. 

Tradition, innovation and an impressive repertoire: these are the solid pillars supporting the Bayerische Staatsoper — one of the world’s leading opera houses. It can look back proudly on a cultural history of over 350 years. 

Thanks to a court tradition, opera found a home in Munich in 1653; since then, its music-historical and sociopolitical development has continued in a way unparalleled anywhere else, worldwide. The Bayerische Staatsoper, with some 600,000 people attending its over 400 performances each year, makes a major contribution to Munich’s reputation as one of the great international cultural capitals. In the course of a single season, over 45 operas from four centuries are performed along with ballets, concerts and song recitals. This makes the program of the Bayerische Staatsoper one of the most richly varied performance schedules of all the international opera houses. With 2,101 seats, the Bayerische Staatsoper’s principal performance venue, the National Theatre – built in classicistic style in 1818 – is the largest opera house in Germany and ranks as one of the handsomest theatres in the world.

Since 1875, the Bayerische Staatsoper has put on the Munich Opera Festival, the annual highlight of Munich’s cultural summer. This makes it the oldest festival of its kind. During its five-week run, people from all over the world have the opportunity to enjoy a wide-ranging repertoire of operas — among them festival premieres and the newest productions. A comprehensive program of ballet, concerts, song recitals and visual art rounds off the Munich Opera Festival schedule.

The children and youth program Kids & Co provides a vast variety of formats especially for a younger audience, ranging from guided tours, concerts and workshops for children to special classes and opera performances for schools, as well as educational and artistic projects that involve children from all backgrounds.

The Opera Studio, a two-year training program, prepares young singers for a career in opera. Recent graduates of the Opera Studio of the Bayerische Staatsoper include Xenia Puskarz-Thomas and Freddie De Tommaso. 

For more information on the *International Friends Program*, please contact:

Olivia Wörndl
Head of Development
[olivia.woerndl@staatsoper.de](olivia.woerndl@staatsoper.de)

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