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Richard Wagner's extraordinary cycle of four operas, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is epic in every sense of the word. It's story revolves around the legendary quest for a magical ring that can grant power to rule the world, with gods, heroes, heroines and mythical characters becoming embroiled in a world of passionate emotions, hard-won triumphs, and the deepest of tragedies. Sofia Opera's acclaimed productions bring Wagner's shimmering and opulent vision to life in a spectacle that is thrilling from beginning to end in both it's daring visual language and it's overwhelming musical intensity.