Royal Opera House: Die Walküre (2018): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2018, Royal Opera House: Die Walküre is a notable film, running about 290 minutes. “Antonio Pappano conducts a full performance of the second opera in Richard Wagner’s epic Der Ring des Nibelungen.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Antonio Pappano conducts a full performance of the second opera in Richard Wagner’s epic Der Ring des Nibelungen. During a storm, Sieglinde gives shelter to a wounded stranger. They find themselves drawn to each other. He is Siegmund, the twin from whom Sieglinde was separated in childhood. Unknown to them, their father is Wotan, the most powerful of the gods. Through Siegmund, Wotan hopes to retrieve a gold ring of ultimate power that he cannot take himself.

Who’s in it. Royal Opera House: Die Walküre stars Emily Magee as Sieglinde, Stuart Skelton as Siegmund, John Lundgren as Wotan and Nina Maria Stemme as Brünnhilde, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Royal Opera House: Die Walküre page.