Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved's innocence, Brünnhilde returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames.

This long-awaited finale of Wagner's epic saga is directed by Barrie Kosky, who situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to lead the impassioned, otherworldly score, which includes Siegfried's Funeral March and Brünnhilde's Immolation Scene.

The cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, performing with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus.