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Der Ring des Nibelungen
Composer: Richard Wagner. A cycle of four epic operas based on Norse sagas, telling the story of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures in their quest for a magical ring that grants the power to rule the world.
The Flying Dutchman
Composer: Richard Wagner. A ghostly sea captain, cursed to sail forever, can only be redeemed by the love of a faithful woman.
Fidelio
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. The only opera by Beethoven, tells the story of Leonore, who disguises herself as a prison guard named Fidelio to rescue her husband from political imprisonment.
Parsifal
Composer: Richard Wagner. Wagner's final opera, based on the Arthurian knight Parsifal and his quest for the Holy Grail.
Die Zauberflöte
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The story follows the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue Princess Pamina.
Elektra
Composer: Richard Strauss. A dark and psychologically intense opera syndicating with the revenge of Elektra for her father's murder.
Der Freischütz
Composer: Carl Maria von Weber. This opera is about the marksman Max, who makes a deal with the devil for magic bullets that never miss their target.
Tristan und Isolde
Composer: Richard Wagner. A tragic love story of the noble Tristan and Irish princess Isolde, which delves into themes of love, death, and transfiguration.
Tannhäuser
Composer: Richard Wagner. Centered on the struggle between sacred and profane love, and redemption through love, the opera tells the story of the eponymous knight and minnesinger.
Lohengrin
Composer: Richard Wagner. The mysterious knight Lohengrin appears to defend the virtue of Elsa of Brabant, but he must leave her if she ever asks his name.
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