5 free resources – Das Rheingold, Opera of the Month

One of the things I’ve always found fascinating about opera is the fact that it can be so many different things to different people; for one person, an opera may simply be an opportunity to listen to some gorgeous music. For someone else, the story itself may be the most intriguing element. Yet others may find enjoyment only upon researching and “doing their homework” on the work, digging into the opera’s musical and dramatic themes. I personally derive the greatest pleasure from an opera when I know the work well, and we at Opera Sense are committed to helping people learn as much as they can about this life-changing genre. To that end, here are a few free online resources you can use to get to know our Opera of the Month – Das Rheingold – better…

1. A free, full-length recording
   
2. A 43-video series of leitmotivs
   
3. A free, full-length video recording
   
4. A synopsis provided by the Metropolitan Opera
5. The complete libretto in German and English