Christian Thielemann conducts "Walküre", the second part of the "Ring des Nibelungen", at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Having paid the giants for building Valhalla with the ring stolen from Alberich, Wotan is determined to get it back. For if he fell into Alberich's hands again, the fate of the gods would be sealed. But since he himself, as the father of the gods, is not allowed to break contracts, his children Siegmund and Sieglinde are to take care of that...

When the mysterious captain of a phantom ship is cast ashore in a storm, he tries to escape eternal damnation through the love of a faithful woman.

Spanish opera and theater director Calixto Bieito makes his debut with this grand romantic opera at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, guiding the audience through his powerful interpretation. Elsa von Brabant is accused of fratricide, but no one dares to prove her innocence in this inexplicable case. Trapped in a reality that no one shares with her, a man enters her life, promising to fight for her—on one condition: Elsa must trust him blindly and never ask his name or origin. An intrigue causes Elsa to break her promise. The truth brings her brother back and reveals his divine origin, but she pays a heavy price.

Jonathan Tetelman and Vida Miknevičiūtė lead the cast in the Deutsche Oper's highly anticipated new production of Giordano's Fedora – a verismo gem that mixes elements of international espionage and intrigue with grand romance, all set to music of irresistible melodic power. Continuing his series of acclaimed stagings of early 20th-century Italian operas at Deutsche Oper, Christof Loy promises to bring a characteristic mixture of intelligence and style to Giordano's work, while the world-class cast – conducted by John Fiore – guarantees a feast for lovers of great singing. A gripping operatic treat for aficionados and newcomers alike.