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BIZARRE: Ring person - What They Never Told You

Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner's Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording

Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen

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'The Hunt for Gollum': Why Andy Serkis Is Directing the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Not Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson explains why he's not directing 'The Hunt for Gollum'. He highlights Serkis' unique understanding of Gollum's character.

International Business Times UK

From strads to shreds and Vivaldi to Van Halen, classical and heavy metal are a natural pairing

With ear-splitting excess, flamboyant virtuosity and a talent for transgression, where classical music has led, metal has followed. Let’s hope the Philharmonia’s Metal Orchestrated concert turns it up to 11

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‘We want people on the edge of their seats’: Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season – and the controversies of the last

Wagnerites rejoice! Parsifal and the climax of Barrie Kosky’s acclaimed Ring cycle are in the pipeline. The director of opera talks about scoring a bullseye, the storms that rocked last season – and how to avoid sending audiences to sleep

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Harry Dresden Delusion Ends in Felony Charges: Jason Nichols Goes from Fictional Wizard to Facing Homeowner with Shovel

Viral Ring camera footage captures California man claiming to be 'Harry Dresden' during Fairfield home invasion, sparking discussions on mental health, home security, and the impact on Dresden Files fandom.

International Business Times UK

Salome review – righteous fury and dynamic clarity give Regents Opera its head

Directed with gangsterish overtones by Mark Ravenhill, the tempered musical weight of this lean production of the Strauss classic brings greater focus on the roles’ contrasting dramas

The Guardian - UK

25 Years Later, 'Lord Of The Rings' Recasting Could Reveal Long-Forgotten Details

Kate Winslet's mystery role in 'The Hunt for Gollum' might give us a hint toward the scope of the 'Lord of the Rings' prequel.

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Savannah Guthrie Reveals Chilling 'Blood On Doorstep' Clue In Nancy's Kidnapping

Savannah Guthrie has given a raw, detailed account of the night her mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home, describing blood on the doorstep, open doors and a torn‑off Ring camera.

International Business Times UK

Hunt after ring containing ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragment vanished

Viv Rollo says her father was given a piece of the ancient stone following its theft from Westminster Abbey in 1950

The Independent UK

Woman bids to find father’s ring containing ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragment

Viv Rollo’s father David was given a piece of the ancient stone following its theft from Westminster Abbey in 1950.

Evening Standard

Siegfried at Royal Opera: A spectacular triumph

4/5 The latest part of Wagner’s Ring cycle at Royal Opera is remarkably performed and staged

Evening Standard

Siegfried review – invigorating and mesmerising staging, with Schager outstanding as Wagner’s hero

The third opera of Barrie Kosky’s Ring cycle again places the naked ancient earth goddess centre stage in a thoughtful and deft production that boasts an excellent cast and orchestral playing that captures the score’s complex colours

The Guardian - UK

Die Walküre review – Kosky’s formidable staging is full of magic and menace

The second of the Royal Opera’s new Ring cycle again places Erda, the ancient Earth Mother, at its heart to create a memorable new production full of very fine singing and playing

The Guardian - UK

People Are Sharing Normal ‘90s And ‘00s Things That Weirdly No Longer Exist

I can't tell you the last time I saw a phone book.

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Der Ring des Nibelungen review – less is more in Regents Opera’s whittled-down Wagner

With a handful of musicians playing a skilfully reduced score and a minimal staging by Caroline Staunton, this Ring cycle is an intense and involving experience

Fashion Times

Giuseppe Zanotti Marks Its 30th Anniversary With a Truly Iconic Capsule Collection

The latest offering from the luxury footwear brand finds its footing in the marriage of high-end jewelry techniques and top-notch craftsmanship.

Digital Camera World

I photographed five frightful images for Halloween – here's how you can too...

Try these five Halloween-themed photography projects, and freak out your Instagram followers this spooky season

Inverse

The Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Can Fix Peter Jackson's Biggest Gandalf Blindspot

Ian McKellen is ready to play Gandalf again, and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' could be just the film to bring him back.

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The week in classical: Giulio Cesare; Così fan tutte; Siegfried/Götterdämmerung – review

There is much fun and an excellent cast in David McVicar’s sparkling Handel revival; Mozart’s partner-swap opera soars with exuberant solos; and Wagner’s Ring marathon reaches a roaring climax

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Das Rheingold/Die Walküre; Paul Wee; Köln Concert – review

Remarkable performances and storytelling produce a visceral Ring cycle, while a part-time pianist masters a formidable Alkan concerto and Maki Namekawa channels the freewheeling spirit of Keith Jarrett

The Guardian - UK

No gimmicks, no clutter: Zürich Opera’s is a Ring cycle to cherish

Andreas Homoki’s detailed staging focuses on compelling and clear storytelling, and, with Gianandrea Noseda bringing energy and directness to Wagner’s music, this is a fresh and intelligent new cycle

The Guardian - UK

Margaret Curphey obituary

Soprano at the heart of productions of the Ring cycle and other Wagner operas conducted by Reginald Goodall

The Guardian - UK

Götterdämmerung review – Jurowski’s six-year completion of Wagner’s Ring cycle was well worth the wait

Jurowski’s attention to detail across four-and-a-half hours brought the darkness of Wagner’s score thrillingly to life

Salon

A LOTR warning about US militarism

Viggo Mortensen once warned that our country would be viewed as Saruman, not welcome saviors

The Guardian - UK

‘The most dangerous stage I’ve ever been on’: the wildest performances of Wagner’s Ring

Gods! Dragons! Horned helmets! Swords! Valkyries! The 15-hour apocalyptic epic is about to explode onto the Royal Opera stage. But what’s the best way to tackle ‘the ultimate opera’?

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