Wagner: Die Walküre (2013)

Wagner: Die Walküre (2013) poster

Richard Wagner called Die Walküre the “first evening” of the Ring of the Nibelung; he called Das Rheingold the prologue or Vorabend. Musically and dramatically, we are introduced to a radically new and different world when the opening bars of Die Walküre resound. A fully developed orchestral palette of Leitmotivs paints a wild storm scene, and the curtain rises on a modest dwelling: a fully human scene that has nothing to do with the gods, dwarves and nymphs of Das Rheingold. At the same time, however, the way Die Walküre portrays radical beginnings reveals some telling reminiscences of the unfolding of Das Rheingold. Die Walküre is exciting and deeply feeling drama.

Director: Guy Cassiers
Genre: Music
Runtime: 238 min
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Cast

Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Arthaus Musik, Teatro alla Scala, Staatsoper Unter den Linden, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wagner: Die Walküre about?
Richard Wagner called Die Walküre the “first evening” of the Ring of the Nibelung; he called Das Rheingold the prologue or Vorabend. Musically and dramatically, we are introduced to a radically new and different world when the opening bars of Die Walküre resound. A fully developed orchestral palette of Leitmotivs paints a wild storm scene, and the curtain rises on a modest dwelling: a fully human scene that has nothing to do with the gods, dwarves and nymphs of Das Rheingold. At the same time, however, the way Die Walküre portrays radical beginnings reveals some telling reminiscences of the unfolding of Das Rheingold. Die Walküre is exciting and deeply feeling drama.
Who directed Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre was directed by Guy Cassiers.
Who stars in Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre stars Simon O’Neill, John Tomlinson, Vitalij Kowaljow, Waltraud Meier, Nina Maria Stemme, Ekaterina Gubanova.
How long is Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre has a runtime of 3h 58m (238 minutes).
What genre is Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre is a Music film.
Where was Wagner: Die Walküre produced?
Wagner: Die Walküre was produced in Italy.