The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie (2016)
The new Bayreuth production of the Ring Cycle that premiered in 2013 offered spectacular sets, courtesy of Aleksandar Denić. As is regularly the case in Frank Castorf's productions, live video recordings add an extra dimension and in this performance Die Walküre is set at the beginning in the 19th century and then moves ahead to the Stalin era. The geographic setting is Baku, Azerbaijan, so in addition to Wild West capitalism, Castorf also takes aim at Soviet communism. The leading roles are also strongly cast in this third revival of Castorf's production, with Christopher Ventris, Heidi Melton, Catherine Foster and John Lundgren.
Director: Frank Castorf
Genre: Music
Runtime: 218 min
Release Date: August 21, 2016
Cast
- Christopher Ventris - Siegmund
- Georg Zeppenfeld - Hunding
- John Lundgren - Wotan
- Heidi Melton - Sieglinde
- Catherine Foster - Brünnhilde
- Sarah Connolly - Fricka
- Caroline Wenborne - Gerhilde
- Dara Hobbs - Ortlinde
- Stephanie Houtzeel - Waltraute
- Nadine Weissmann - Schweltleite
Screenplay
Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Bayreuther Festspiele
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Frank Castorf
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie about?
- The new Bayreuth production of the Ring Cycle that premiered in 2013 offered spectacular sets, courtesy of Aleksandar Denić. As is regularly the case in Frank Castorf's productions, live video recordings add an extra dimension and in this performance Die Walküre is set at the beginning in the 19th century and then moves ahead to the Stalin era. The geographic setting is Baku, Azerbaijan, so in addition to Wild West capitalism, Castorf also takes aim at Soviet communism. The leading roles are also strongly cast in this third revival of Castorf's production, with Christopher Ventris, Heidi Melton, Catherine Foster and John Lundgren.
- Who directed The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie was directed by Frank Castorf.
- Who stars in The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie stars Christopher Ventris, Georg Zeppenfeld, John Lundgren, Heidi Melton, Catherine Foster, Sarah Connolly.
- How long is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie has a runtime of 3h 38m (218 minutes).
- What genre is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie is a Music film.