Richard Wagner “The Rhinegold” a special performance for children – 01.07.2026.

01 July 2026 / 06:00 p.m. Forest Opera in Sopot Powered by Energa

Richard Wagner

"The Rhinegold" a special performance for children

With a child-friendly (Polish-language libretto) and imaginative staging, “The Rhinegold” is a unique event of particular interest to young audiences and entire families intending to spend time together in the scenery of the Forest Opera in Sopot. Richard Wagner’s famous opera, which marks the beginning of his monumental “The Ring of the Nibelung” cycle, has been developed in this version to be exciting, understandable, and attractive to children—without losing its musical power of expression.

At the heart of the story lies the legendary Rhinegold – a treasure of immense value that grants its owner power over the world. Guarded by the Rhinemaidens, the gold falls into the wrong hands. The Nibelung Alberich steals it and forges it into a ring that bestows upon him great power. However, he does so at the cost of a fateful curse. What follows is a gripping adventure full of gods, giants, and cunning characters, where power, greed, courage, and responsibility are all at stake.

This children’s opera intentionally creates a narrative tailored to the audience’s age, simplified dialogues in Polish, and a vivid, well-structured staging allow young newcomers to the world of opera to easily follow the plot.

Special attention has been given to the imaginative production design: colorful costumes, multimedia scenography, and atmospheric lighting effects bring the mythical world of the Rhine to life. The production is rounded out by a dedicated ensemble of young talents and experienced performers, who together create a thrilling and vibrant show.

This production is intended not only as an attractive theatrical experience but also as a cultural education initiative. Children and teenagers are given the opportunity to directly encounter opera and immerse themselves in a world that blends music, theater, and imagination. In this way, the Baltic Opera Festival demonstrates its strong commitment to developing young musical talent and popularizing high culture among young audiences. Great works can be accessible even to children, remaining exciting, moving, and full of magic.

The performance duration approx. 60′

Creatives

Direction
Daniel Schliewa / Philip Lüsebrink

Musical Direction
Piotr Jaworski

Adaptation and Polish libretto translation
Paulina Chmurska

Cast

Woglinde – Viktoriia Shamanska

Wellgunde – Iryna Melnyk

Floßhilde – Nataliia Tepla

Brünnhilde – Annika Egert

Alberich – Mateusz Kulczyński

Fasolt – Łukasz Konieczny

Wotan – Szymon Kobyliński

Loge – Daniel Schliewa

Froh – Piotr Maciejowski

Piano – Piotr Jaworski

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