Guarantee your access to the best seats in the house for the Metropolitan Opera’s highly anticipated spring 2012 presentation of Robert Lepage’s new production of Wagner’s Ring cycle, conducted by Music Director James Levine. By becoming a Ring Leader, you will enjoy special access to the Met’s new Ring, which aspires to be one of the most magnificent Ring productions ever created. With its imaginative use of projections and interactive scenery, Lepage’s stunning production of La Damnation de Faust captivated opera fans last fall. The new Ring he is directing and designing will be a faithful representation of Wagner’s great operatic myth, while utilizing new theatrical technology.

Maestro Levine will be joined by an extraordinary cast of great Wagnerian singers: Bryn Terfel as Wotan, Deborah Voigt and Katarina Dalayman as Brünnhilde, Ben Heppner as Siegfried, Jonas Kaufmann as Siegmund, and Eva-Maria Westbroek as Sieglinde.

This new Ring cycle will attract audiences from all over the world, so it is certain to sell out well in advance of its opening. By becoming a Ring Leader at one of the levels described below, you’ll ensure that you have access to tickets before the general public. You will also be invited to special events, lectures, and other activities connected to the new Ring production.

$25,000
Diamond Ring Leaders receive first priority to purchase two tickets for the cycle of their choice in 2012, as well as first priority to purchase two tickets for the Metropolitan Opera’s Opening Night Gala on September 27, 2010, featuring the new production premiere of Das Rheingold. Diamond Ring Leaders will also be included in 2012 Ring Committee activities, including lectures and open rehearsals in conjunction with the cycle of their choice.

$10,000
Golden Ring Leaders receive priority to purchase two tickets for the cycle of their choice in 2012 and priority to purchase two tickets for the Opening Night Gala on September 27, 2010, featuring the new production premiere of Das Rheingold.

Additional Benefits
In addition to priority access to purchase Ring cycle tickets for 2012 and Opening Night Gala tickets in 2010, Ring Leaders will be invited to a private discussion with Robert Lepage during their Ring cycle.

Join the Metropolitan Opera’s Ring Leaders and guarantee your seats today for the Ring in spring 2012.

Please call Tia F. Chapman, Director of Major Gifts, at 212-870-4584 for more information.

Ring Leader contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and support the Metropolitan Opera season in which they are received.