Die Walküre 34 years old

Die Walküre

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)

Credits

Die Walküre Cast

Name Character
James Morris He was 43, now 77 years old as Wotan
Jessye Norman She was 44, 74 years old when she died as Sieglinde
Hildegard Behrens She was 53, 72 years old when she died as Brünnhilde
Wendy Hillhouse as Grimgerde
Christa Ludwig She was 61, now 96 years old as Fricka
Kurt Moll He was 51, now 86 years old as Hunding

Die Walküre Crew

Name Department
Richard Wagner as Original Music Composer. He was 176 (69) years old when He died Sound
Richard Wagner as Writer. He was 176 (69) years old when He died Writing
Otto Schenk as Director. He was 59 (now 94) years old Directing
Brian Large as Director. He was 51 (now 85) years old Directing
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Die Walküre (34 years)

  • Release day: Friday, February 23, 1990
  • Runtime: 237 minutes