The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre
Synopsis
Robert Lepage’s landmark staging of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, unveiled over the course of the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, was the first new Met production of the complete cycle in more than 20 years. Combining state-of-the-art technology with traditional storytelling, it brings Wagner’s vision into the 21st century. With Die Walküre, the story of the Ring enters the world of human beings. Jonas Kaufmann and Eva-Maria Westbroek are Siegmund and Sieglinde, the twin children of Wotan, sung by Bryn Terfel. Deborah Voigt stars in the title role of the Valkyrie Brünnhilde, Wotan’s favorite daughter. James Levine conducts.
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Deborah Voigt
Brünnhilde
Bryn Terfel
Wotan
Jonas Kaufmann
Siegmund
Eva-Maria Westbroek
Sieglinde
Stephanie Blythe
Fricka
Hans-Peter König
Hunding
Molly Fillmore
Helmwige
Wendy Bryn Harmer
Ortlinde
Kelly Cae Hogan
Gerhilde
Mary Phillips
Waltraute
Marjorie Owens
Siegrune
Lindsay Ammann
Rossweisse
Eve Gigliotti
Grimgerde
Mary Ann McCormick
Schwertleite
James Levine
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Robert Lepage
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Robert Lepage
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Robert Lepage
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre about?
Robert Lepage’s landmark staging of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, unveiled over the course of the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, was the first new Met production of the complete cycle in more than 20 years. Combining state-of-the-art technology with traditional storytelling, it brings Wagner’s vision into the 21st century. With Die Walküre, the story of the Ring enters the world of human beings. Jonas Kaufmann and Eva-Maria Westbroek are Siegmund and Sieglinde, the twin children of Wotan, sung by Bryn Terfel. Deborah Voigt stars in the title role of the Valkyrie Brünnhilde, Wotan’s favorite daughter. James Levine conducts.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre?
The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre was directed by Gary Halvorson, Robert Lepage.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre includes Deborah Voigt, Bryn Terfel, Jonas Kaufmann, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Stephanie Blythe.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre?
The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walküre holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).