Die Walküre (1990)

Die Walküre (1990)

1990-02-23 United States of America 237 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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)

Cast

Hildegard Behrens is Brünnhilde
Brünnhilde
James Morris is Wotan
Wotan
Jessye Norman is Sieglinde
Sieglinde
Christa Ludwig is Fricka
Fricka
Gary Lakes is Siegmund
Siegmund
Kurt Moll is Hunding
Hunding
Katarina Ikonomu is Helmwige
Helmwige
Martha Thigpen is Ortlinde
Ortlinde
Pyramid Sellers is Gerhilde
Gerhilde
Joyce Castle is Waltraute
Waltraute
Diane Kesling is Siegrune
Siegrune
Jacalyn Bower is Rossweisse
Rossweisse

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