Siegfried Premieres in Wagner's Ring Cycle

0:00On March 13, London Opera fans have a blockbuster this week, with the third part of Wagner's ring cycle at Coven Garden. Seek free premieres on March 17, starring Andreas Shager in the demanding title role. Director Barry Koski continues his ecological storyline, showing a world crumbling from the glect. Antonio Papano conducts from the pit, bringing his expertise back to the venue. The production runs through April 6, and screens and cinemas on March 31, is the fearless heroes' turn to battle dragons and flames in hopes of saving the day, though things don't end well. Student productions add fresh energy, like Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera at the Royal College of Music from March 16 to 21. The Royal Academy of Music stages handles Ronaldo. March 17 through 20, led by dynamic conductor David Bates. Unique events spice things up too. The City of London's Infonia, explores exoplanets with new music inspired by science at Hackney Empire, on March 13, complete with an astrophysicist talk.

1:05The Orcasher of the Age of Enlightenment hosts a casual night shift at the George Tavern on March 16, featuring Mozart and Brahms amid drinks and movement. The Philharmonia Orchestra tackles Molly's Resurrection Symphony at Role Festival Hall on March 19 under Ken Nagano. And don't miss the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine playing Beethoven at Codogan Hall on March 17. Makes it a show worth supporting.