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