Brünnhilde Stops the Show: Michael Fuller hails the commencement of a new 'Ring' in Basel, and eagerly awaits its conclusion.

The article discusses the commencement of a new production of Wagner's "Ring" cycle in Basel. The production features performances of "Das Rheingold" and "Die Walküre," with "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung" scheduled for the future. The director, Benedikt von Peter, presents the action from the perspective of Brünnhilde, with the adult Brünnhilde appearing alongside her younger self in "Das Rheingold" and "Die Walküre." The staging collapses Wagner's timeline, and the production includes spoken reflections by Brünnhilde during pauses in the music. The performances were generally strong, with notable performances by the singers and a smooth orchestral accompaniment. [Extracted from the article]