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Help us make the next chapter possible Die Walküre

Bringing Wagner's Ring Cycle to Sydney · 2028

Following the historic Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove's arrangement of Das Rheingold in April 2025, we want nothing more than to bring the next chapter of the Ring Cycle to life.

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01Our Journey So Far

A Historic Achievement

In April 2025, Shaumet Music proudly presented the Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove's arrangement of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold at Sydney's City Recital Hall.

Produced in arrangement with the Birmingham Opera Company and supported by the Wagner Society NSW, the production brought together an extraordinary cast of seasoned and emerging artists, a dedicated creative team, and an audience passionate about making ambitious opera possible. It showed what can be achieved when a community comes together around a shared artistic vision.

PremiereApril 2025Australian premiere

VenueCity Recital HallSydney

ArrangementJonathan Doveafter Richard Wagner

In arrangement withBirmingham Opera CompanySupported by Wagner Society NSW

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Das Rheingold · 2025

02The Next Chapter

Die Walküre
Continuing the Ring

Following the success of Das Rheingold, we have begun exploring the possibility of presenting the next instalment of Wagner's Ring Cycle.

We have sat down with our director and conductor to discuss what it would take to bring this monumental work to Sydney audiences in 2028. The artistic passion is entirely there. The vision is clear. The challenge lies in ensuring the resources are in place before we can commit to moving forward.

Anke Hoeppener

Director

Toby Wong

Conductor

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Concept artwork · Die Walküre

03Why We Need You Now

A work of this magnitude is a mammoth undertaking — and we cannot rely solely on the financial sacrifice of our artists to sustain it.

Our production of Das Rheingold was an absolute triumph, but it was only possible because nearly everyone involved — our cast of seasoned and emerging singers, our creative team, and our orchestra — generously worked through in-kind contributions or for nominal honorariums.

As a small, independent organisation, our resources are incredibly limited. Between venue hire, production costs, and fair compensation, the financial hurdle is steep. We want to continue this journey — but we can only commit to Die Walküre if we have the foundation necessary to support it.

04How Your Support Helps

Every contribution lights the way forward

Your support provides the vital green light — going directly towards the essential costs of bringing Die Walküre to life.

Securing the Venue & Production

Covering the baseline costs of bringing Wagner's epic score to the stage, and the technical, logistical, and production requirements a work of this scale demands.

Supporting the Artists

Ensuring our cast of experienced and next-generation operatic talent can be supported sustainably throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

Licensing & Scores

Securing the official rights, orchestral materials, and musical resources required for this unique arrangement.

05The People Behind the Vision

Champions of ambitious opera

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Anke Hoeppener

Anke Hoeppener

Director

Together with our artistic team, Anke continues to champion ambitious opera projects that create opportunities for artists and audiences alike.

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Toby Wong

Toby Wong

Conductor

Following the success of Das Rheingold, Toby is committed to continuing the musical journey of Wagner's Ring Cycle and bringing this extraordinary repertoire to Australian audiences.

06A Community That Makes Opera Possible

Built on generosity

The success of Das Rheingold was built on the generosity of artists, volunteers, supporters, donors, and audience members who believed in the project.

Every rehearsal, every performance, and every artistic achievement was made possible by a community willing to invest in the future of opera. We hope to build that community once again as we bring Die Walküre to Sydney.

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07Major Gifts & Corporate Collaborations

Make a significant impact

If you are a philanthropic organisation, corporate sponsor, foundation, or an individual interested in a major donation or artistic collaboration, we would love to hear from you. We welcome conversations about sponsorship, artistic partnerships, and long-term support for ambitious operatic projects in Australia.

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Help Us Turn the Dream into Reality

By supporting this campaign, you don't just support a performance — you make it possible.

If you want to see Die Walküre on the Sydney stage in 2028, please consider making a contribution and sharing our campaign. Every act of support brings this vision one step closer.

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○ The Ring Continues