Yes, I'm familiar with the old Stuttgart recording. The Dortmund version was slightly different at key moments (e.g. the final tableau of Act II or the killing of Siegfried in Act III), and I found these revisions to be very effective. Dortmund also had a much better Brünnhilde and Gunther.

(3/3) Hopefully this won’t be the last time this production is staged, whether in Dortmund or elsewhere. A Blu-ray video release would be more than welcome to preserve this extraordinary achievement for posterity. #RingCycle #RichardWagner

(2/3) What set it apart was the bold, intelligent use of humour. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much during a Ring Cycle. It made the eventual descent into tragedy all the more effective. I particularly enjoyed the recurring appearances of Gutrune's wedding cake and the man in the bear costume…

Eine wirklich hervorragende Aufführung. Es wäre wünschenswert, dass dieser Ring-Zyklus auch nach Ende der Spielzeit noch längerfristig im Repertoire des Hauses bleibt. Er sollte definitiv auch durch eine Videoveröffentlichung dokumentiert werden.