Gotterdammerung Collection

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

WAGNER: GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Manuscript for Gotterdammerung, 1874

Siegfried Goes Away
Prelude : Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure

The Ravens of Wotan

Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of Brunhilde
Pauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901

Wotans Farewell
WOTANS ABSCHIED Wotans farewell to Brunnhilde

THE NORNS
Prelude : the three Norns

Gotterdammerung Bayreuth
Act two : stage performance at Bayreuth

Brunnhilde, 1894. Creator: Odilon Redon
Brunnhilde, 1894

The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho)
3627026 The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth)

Gotterdammerung, Act I (gravure)
666907 Gotterdammerung, Act I (gravure) by Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotterdammerung, Act I)

The Norns, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323699 The Norns, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norns are weavers of the rope of destiny and daughters of Erda)

Brunnhilde (The Twilight of the Gods), 1894. Creator: Odilon Redon
Brunnhilde (The Twilight of the Gods), 1894

The Rhine Maidens, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1911

Brünnhilde and Waltraute, Gotterdammerung, Act 1, 1900
Brunnhilde and Waltraute, Gotterdammerung, Act 1, 1900. Private Collection

Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich goes to his son while he is sleeping and implores him to get the ring back

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Brunnhilde thinks Siegfried has intentionally deceived her by taking the ring

The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The conception of Hagen. The dwarf Alberich seducing Grimhilde

The ring upon thy hand - ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Artist
The ring upon thy hand -..ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

The ravens of Wotan, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The ravens of Wotan, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The ravens appear throughout the story

Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924. Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion

Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Having given Brunnhilde the ring, Siegfried, dressed in full armour

The Norns vanish, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Norns vanish, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The cord which the Norns have been spinning snaps, they wrap the thread around themselves and disappear

The three Norns, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The three Norns, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The three Norns, goddeses of Fate, sit spinning the thread of destiny on the summit of Brunnhildes rock

Asgard Destroyed
The destruction of Asgard, home of the gods, following the final battle of Ragnarok or Gotterdammerung. But don t worry, a better and friendlier realm will replace it

Siegfrieds Farewell
Prelude : Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure

Alberich & Hagen
Act two : Alberich makes his son Hagen swear revenge on Siegfried

Rhinemaidens Warn s
Act three : the Rhinemaidens warn Siegfried of the curse

Siegfried Drinks Potion
Act one : Siegfried drinks the magic potion, which causes him to forget Brunnhilde and to fall in love with Gutrune

Hagen & Brunnhilde

Brunnhilde and Ring
Act one : Brunnhilde sadly cherishes the ring that Siegfried left with her when he went off on his adventures

Siegfried & Maidens
Act three : the Rhinemaidens beg Siegfried to return the Ring

Waltraube, Brunnhilde
Act one : Waltraube begs her sister Brunnhilde to return the ring to the Rhinemaidens, but she refuses

Hagen and Siegfried
Act three : Hagen stabs Siegfried in the back

The Norns Vanish

Siegfried Blows his Horn
He blows his horn and penetrates the magic flames which encircle the sleeping Brunnhilde

Brunnhilde, Siegfried
Act three : Brunnhilde with the body of Siegfried

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"Gotterdammerung: The Epic Finale of Wagner's Masterpiece" Step into the world of Richard Wagner's magnum opus, "Gotterdammerung, " as it unfolds with breathtaking grandeur. This monumental opera, part of his renowned Ring Cycle, takes us on a journey through gods and mortals, love and betrayal. Immerse yourself in the mystical realm of Wotan and his ravens as they guide us through this tale of power and destiny. With Pauline Mailhac's mesmerizing portrayal of Brunhilde, the Austrian soprano brings her character to life with unparalleled grace and strength. Witness Wotan bidding farewell to his beloved daughter in a heart-wrenching scene that tugs at our emotions. The Norns weave their fateful threads while Gotterdammerung Bayreuth sets the stage for an unforgettable spectacle. On Brunhilde's deathbed, we experience a poignant moment filled with sorrow and redemption. The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth captures this climactic event in all its glory through stunning lithographs that transport us to another time. As flames rise high, Odin departs from this mortal realm leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate. In 1909, a captivating color lithograph depicts this powerful image evoking both awe and melancholy. Siegfried encounters Gutrune amidst the twilight of gods in an enchanting pen-and-ink masterpiece from 1911. This meeting intertwines fate with desire against a backdrop painted by watercolors that evoke ethereal beauty. Act I comes alive through intricate gravure prints showcasing the intensity and drama unfolding on stage. And finally, witness Siegfried's tragic demise captured vividly in a striking color lithograph from 1906 – an image etched into our hearts forever. "Gotterdammerung" is not merely an opera; it is an immersive experience that transports us to mythical realms and explores the depths of human emotion.