Die Walküre (2006)

Copenhagen Ring Cycle 2006. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Erster Tag - Die Walküre.

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Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.

Director: Kasper Holten
Genre: Music
Runtime: 229 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Decca
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

opera, opera live performance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Walküre about?
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.
Who directed Die Walküre?
Die Walküre was directed by Kasper Holten.
Who stars in Die Walküre?
Die Walküre stars Stig Fogh Andersen, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, James Johnson, Iréne Theorin, Stephen Milling, Randi Stene.
How long is Die Walküre?
Die Walküre has a runtime of 3h 49m (229 minutes).
What genre is Die Walküre?
Die Walküre is a Music film.