Die Walküre
“Copenhagen Ring Cycle 2006. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Erster Tag - Die Walküre.”
Synopsis
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasper Holten
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Die Walküre
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 49m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasper Holten
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Richard Wagner
Writer
Kasper Holten
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Die Walküre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Walküre
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What is Die Walküre about?
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.
Who directed Die Walküre?
Die Walküre was directed by Kasper Holten.
Who stars in Die Walküre?
The principal cast of Die Walküre includes Stig Fogh Andersen, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, James Johnson, Iréne Theorin, Stephen Milling.
When was Die Walküre released and how long is it?
Die Walküre was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Walküre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Walküre was composed by Richard Wagner.