National Opera plans to stage 'Ring' cycle in 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Washington National Opera is announcing an ambitious new agenda, including plans to stage Wagner's complete "Ring" cycle in 2016.

A five-year plan announced Tuesday is capped by the commitment to present all four episodes of the "American Ring," albeit 10 years after the company spent considerable time and money developing the production. When funds ran short in Washington, it was left to the San Francisco Opera to complete the cycle.

The company recently merged with the Kennedy Center after struggling financially.

The "American Ring" draws on settings from U.S. history to explore Wagner's greed, ambition and betrayal.

The Washington company also is launching a project for young composers and librettists to develop new American operas and planning a new tradition of presenting holiday operas.

Associated Press

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