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''''']''''' (''Twilight of the Gods'') is the last in ]'s cycle of four ] entitled '']'' (''The Ring of the Nibelung''). It received its premiere at the ] on 17 August 1876, as part of the first complete performance of the ''Ring'' cycle. The work's title originates from ] and refers to ] that ultimately results in the burning, immersion in water, and renewal of the world. This painting is an 1894 reproduction of the final scene from ''Götterdämmerung'', showing ] in flames, by ], one of the original set designers for the opera. | ||
| This picture, showing ] in flames, in an 1894 depiction by ], one of the original set designers for the opera, which ends with this scene. | |||
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Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) is the last in Richard Wagner's cycle of four music dramas entitled Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). It received its premiere at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus on 17 August 1876, as part of the first complete performance of the Ring cycle. The work's title originates from Norse mythology and refers to a prophesied war among various beings and gods that ultimately results in the burning, immersion in water, and renewal of the world. This painting is an 1894 reproduction of the final scene from Götterdämmerung, showing Valhalla in flames, by Max Brückner, one of the original set designers for the opera.Painting credit: Max Brückner; restored by Adam Cuerden
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