Opera: Siegfried, Part I, The Ring of Nibelung, Wagner

In his cavern workshop near Fafner's lair, Mime complains bitterly as he toils at an anvil to forge a new sword for Siegfried, who has grown to manhood.

The impotent, hate-filled Nibelung has fashioned many blades for his ward, but they always broke into pieces when tested. Though Mime secretly has kept the shattered Nothung, the magic sword wielded by Siegfried's father, he lacks the skill to restore its fragments.


If he could do so, with Siegfried's help, he would fulfill his dream of obtaining Fafner's Ring and becoming ruler of the world. A hunting horn announces the approach of Siegfried, who bounds in with a bear he has captured, playfully scaring Mime before releasing the animal to the forest.

Impatient for a new sword, Siegfried grasps Mime's latest effort, only to have the weapon snap like a toy in his hands. To avoid the headstrong youth's anger, the Nibelung offers kind words and food, both brusquely rebuffed. At this, Mime whiningly reminds Siegfried of the long years he has looked after him and all he has taught him. Siegfried retorts he has never learned to tolerate the sight of Mime, nor does he know why he continues to live with him.

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[mithec]

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[frostefruitloops]

Thankyou for this enlightening piece, breath-takingly swift in its narration.

[nestersg]

Not being fluent in German, this opera finally makes sense!

[TheLakyanda]

Just listening the music...and google it if u do no understand what they talk about! :)...If u saw Lord of the Rings...the purpose is almost the same...in different times! ...and LOTR...was fiction...

[TheLakyanda]

Just listening the music...and google it if u do no understand what they talk about! :)...If u saw Lord of the Rings...the purpose is almost the same...in different times!

[Goldernie]

What is this video called? where can i get it in higher quality?

[krischan67]

At least he knows how to correctly pronounce the ch of Alberich :D

[TheEndKing]

Dude, why is this fucker just talking? Where's the music?

[CalmedNutHead]

muhamad sucks dick below me is a humanitarian...a real spokesmen in human rights and equality for all

[CalmedNutHead]

blah blah music

[kindin10]

@nestersg

being fluent in German would not help you much

[mikeSrayS]

Indeed, und it ist brilliant.

[Grimgerde]

This isn't meant to be a substitute for Wagner's operas, you know.