Wagner: Die Walküre
Die Walküre - Bayreuther Festspiele
Synopsis
The second part of Patrice Chérau's epoch-making Bayreuth Ring is a radical re-imagining of Die Walküre, unprecedented in its psychological penetration. This production of " Die Walkure," staged as part of Patrice Chereau's Centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the completion of the "Ring," this lavish performance features Donald McIntyre as Wotan, Peter Hofmann as Siegmund, and Gweneth Jones as Brunnhilde; Pierre Boulez conducts the Orchester Der Bayreuther Festspiel.
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Peter Hofmann
Siegmund
Matti Salminen
Hunding
Donald McIntyre
Wotan
Jeannine Altmeyer
Sieglinde
Gwyneth Jones
Brünnhilde
Hanna Schwarz
Fricka
Katie Clarke
Helmwige
Carmen Reppel
Gerhilde
Karen Middleton
Ortlinde
Gabriele Schnaut
Waltraute
Marga Schiml
Siegrune
Ilse Gramatzki
Grimgerde
Gwendolyn Killebrew
Schwertleite
Elisabeth Glauser
Rossweisse
Pierre Boulez
Self - Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Patrice Chéreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Die Walküre - Bayreuther Festspiele
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 36m
- Production Studios
- Unitel Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Bayreuther Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Patrice Chéreau
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Brian Large
Director
Patrice Chéreau
Director
Richard Peduzzi
Production Design
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What is Wagner: Die Walküre about?
The second part of Patrice Chérau's epoch-making Bayreuth Ring is a radical re-imagining of Die Walküre, unprecedented in its psychological penetration. This production of " Die Walkure," staged as part of Patrice Chereau's Centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the completion of the "Ring," this lavish performance features Donald McIntyre as Wotan, Peter Hofmann as Siegmund, and Gweneth Jones as Brunnhilde; Pierre Boulez conducts the Orchester Der Bayreuther Festspiel.
Who directed Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre was directed by Brian Large, Patrice Chéreau.
Who stars in Wagner: Die Walküre?
The principal cast of Wagner: Die Walküre includes Peter Hofmann, Matti Salminen, Donald McIntyre, Jeannine Altmeyer, Gwyneth Jones.
When was Wagner: Die Walküre released and how long is it?
Wagner: Die Walküre was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 3h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner: Die Walküre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner: Die Walküre was composed by Richard Wagner.