Götterdämmerung
Synopsis
The stupendous climax to Wagner’s four-part Ring cycle is brilliantly realized by the Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production and byJames Levine’s monumental conducting. The Met orchestra, chorus, and an all-star cast make this Götterdämmerung one that truly rises to the occasion. Hildegard Behrens’s Brünnhilde must be experienced to be believed, as does Matti Salminen’s richly sung, domineering Hagen. At the center of the drama is Siegfried Jerusalem as Siegfried, who does not realize he has been drawn into a plot of betrayal until it is too late. Christa Ludwig is magnetic as Waltraute and Ekkehard Wlaschiha is a compelling Alberich.
Top Cast
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Hildegard Behrens
Brünnhilde
Siegfried Jerusalem
Siegfried
Matti Salminen
Hagen
Christa Ludwig
Waltraute
Anthony Raffell
Gunther
Hanna Liskowska
Gutrune
Ekkehard Wlaschiha
Alberich
Gweneth Bean
1. Norn
Joyce Castle
2. Norn
Andrea Gruber
3. Norn
Kaaren Erickson
Woglinde
Diane Kesling
Wellgunde
Meredith Parsons
Flosshilde
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Götterdämmerung
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Richard Wagner
Writer
Otto Schenk
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Götterdämmerung.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Götterdämmerung
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Götterdämmerung about?
The stupendous climax to Wagner’s four-part Ring cycle is brilliantly realized by the Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production and byJames Levine’s monumental conducting. The Met orchestra, chorus, and an all-star cast make this Götterdämmerung one that truly rises to the occasion. Hildegard Behrens’s Brünnhilde must be experienced to be believed, as does Matti Salminen’s richly sung, domineering Hagen. At the center of the drama is Siegfried Jerusalem as Siegfried, who does not realize he has been drawn into a plot of betrayal until it is too late. Christa Ludwig is magnetic as Waltraute and Ekkehard Wlaschiha is a compelling Alberich.
Who directed Götterdämmerung?
Götterdämmerung was directed by Brian Large, Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Götterdämmerung?
The principal cast of Götterdämmerung includes Hildegard Behrens, Siegfried Jerusalem, Matti Salminen, Christa Ludwig, Anthony Raffell.
When was Götterdämmerung released and how long is it?
Götterdämmerung was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 4h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Götterdämmerung?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Götterdämmerung was composed by Richard Wagner.