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Die Walküre (1990)

PG · 1990-02-23 · 3h 57m · DE
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The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Hildegard Behrens brings deep empathy to Brünnhilde, the favorite daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. (Performed April 8, 1989)

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Richard WagnerWriterOtto SchenkDirectorBrian LargeDirector

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Hildegard BehrensHildegard BehrensBrünnhildeJames MorrisJames MorrisWotanJessye NormanJessye NormanSieglindeChrista LudwigChrista LudwigFrickaGary LakesGary LakesSiegmundKurt MollKurt MollHundingKatarina IkonomuKatarina IkonomuHelmwigeMartha ThigpenMartha ThigpenOrtlindePyramid SellersPyramid SellersGerhildeJoyce CastleJoyce CastleWaltrauteDiane KeslingDiane KeslingSiegruneJacalyn BowerJacalyn BowerRossweisse

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OperaOpera live performance

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityOpera · Opera Live PerformanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference396956 · 348179Actor preference173958 · 328754 · 709811

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Frequently asked questions about Die Walküre

What is Die Walküre about?

The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Hildegard Behrens brings deep empathy to Brünnhilde, the favorite daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. (Performed April 8, 1989)

How long is Die Walküre?

Die Walküre has a runtime of 237 minutes.