The first two components of the Ring cycle were Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), which was completed in 1854, and Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), which was finished in 1856.
As dúas primeiras óperas do ciclo do Anel foron Das Rheingold (O ouro do Rin), que foi completada en 1854, e Die Walküre (A Valquiria), que foi rematada en 1856.