Die Walküre (1990)
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)
Director: Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 237 min
Release Date: February 23, 1990
Cast
- Hildegard Behrens - Brünnhilde
- James Morris - Wotan
- Jessye Norman - Sieglinde
- Christa Ludwig - Fricka
- Gary Lakes - Siegmund
- Kurt Moll - Hunding
- Katarina Ikonomu - Helmwige
- Martha Thigpen - Ortlinde
- Pyramid Sellers - Gerhilde
- Joyce Castle - Waltraute
Screenplay
Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
More Films by Director: Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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)
- Who directed Die Walküre?
- Die Walküre was directed by Brian Large, Otto Schenk.
- Who stars in Die Walküre?
- Die Walküre stars Hildegard Behrens, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Christa Ludwig, Gary Lakes, Kurt Moll.
- How long is Die Walküre?
- Die Walküre has a runtime of 3h 57m (237 minutes).
- What genre is Die Walküre?
- Die Walküre is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Die Walküre produced?
- Die Walküre was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Die Walküre?
- The themes of Die Walküre include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance.