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)
Top Billed Cast
Hildegard Behrens
Brünnhilde
James Morris
Wotan
Jessye Norman
Sieglinde
Christa Ludwig
Fricka
Gary Lakes
Siegmund
Featured Crew
Brian Large
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Richard Wagner
Writer
James Levine
Music Director
Otto Schenk
Director
Peter Gelb
Executive Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Associate Producer
Anne Cauvin
Associate Producer
Otto Schenk
Production Design
Günther Schneider-Siemssen
Set Designer
Günther Schneider-Siemssen
Projection
Rolf Langenfass
Costume Design
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