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roadcast of March 29, 2004: sponsored by ChevronTexaco over the ChevronTexaco metropolitan opera international radio network, 1:30 p.m.
THE STORY
In the depths of the Rhine, three Rhinemaidens--Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde, carefree daughters of the river's spirit--laugh and play as they swim. Their song attracts the dwarf Alberich, who tries in catch them. They tease him, luring him on and then escaping, until a golden glow from above lights the murky waters. The maidens joyfully hail their treasure, the Rhinegold ("Heiajaheia!"), foolishly answering Alberich's questions about it: Woglinde says whoever wins the gold will gain world power but to do ...