Ring des Nibelungen, Der
Classification added October 29, 2025Premiered 13, 14, 16, 17 August 1878
Bayreuth, Germany
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Richard Wagner
Description:
the four operas when being performed as a cycle
Notes:
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Brünnhilde | Soprano | L |
| Sieglinde | Soprano | L |
| Fricka | Mezzo soprano | L |
| Loge | Tenor | L |
| Siegmund | Tenor | L |
| Mime | Tenor | L |
| Siegfriend | Tenor | L |
| Gunther | Baritone | L |
| Wotan | Bass-baritone | L |
| Alberich | Bass-baritone | L |
| Hagen | Bass | L |
| Gutrune | Soprano | F |
| Waltraute | Mezzo soprano | F |
| Erda | Contralto | F |
| Fasolt | Bass-baritone | F |
| Fafner | Bass | F |
| Hunding | Bass | F |
| Freia | Soprano | S |
| Forest Bird | Soprano | S |
| Froh | Tenor | S |
| Donner | Bass-baritone | S |
| Norns (3) | F (3) | |
| Rheinmaidens (3) | S (3) | |
| Valkyries (8) | S (8) | |
| Vassals (2) | CB (2) | |
Minimum Chorus: See the individual operas for the minimum chorus information.