'Rienzi': Why this Wagner opera is so relevant today
30 Jul 2026, 08:48 GMT
Topic: Culture
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/rienzi-why-this-wagner-opera-is-so-relevant-today/a-78169650?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
The opera sparked controversy long before its Bayreuth Festival premiere, and the debate hasn't died down since it came to the stage. Now, another controversy surrounds the new AI-generated Ring cycle.