World premiere: Mariinsky Theatre, St.Petersburg, Russia
opera in three acts Music: Richard Wagner Production by Ian Judge (2008)
Libretto by the composer (performed in German)
Musical Director: Valery Gergiev Stage Director: Ian Judge Set Designer: John Gunter Costume Designer: Tim Goodchild Lighting Designer: Nigel Levings Principal Chorus Master: Andrei Petrenko Musical Preparation: Marina Mishuk
Production sponsored by the Mariinsky Theatre Trust (UK)