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)
Title | Die Walküre |
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Year | 1990 |
Genre | Music, Drama |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera |
Cast | Hildegard Behrens, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Christa Ludwig, Gary Lakes, Kurt Moll |
Crew | Brian Large (Director), Richard Wagner (Original Music Composer), Richard Wagner (Writer), James Levine (Music Director), Otto Schenk (Director), Peter Gelb (Executive Producer) |
Keyword | opera, opera live performance |
Release | Feb 23, 1990 |
Runtime | 237 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 8.00 / 10 by 6 users |