Wagner: Die Walküre
Synopsis
Richard Wagner called Die Walküre the “first evening” of the Ring of the Nibelung; he called Das Rheingold the prologue or Vorabend. Musically and dramatically, we are introduced to a radically new and different world when the opening bars of Die Walküre resound. A fully developed orchestral palette of Leitmotivs paints a wild storm scene, and the curtain rises on a modest dwelling: a fully human scene that has nothing to do with the gods, dwarves and nymphs of Das Rheingold. At the same time, however, the way Die Walküre portrays radical beginnings reveals some telling reminiscences of the unfolding of Das Rheingold. Die Walküre is exciting and deeply feeling drama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Cassiers
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Wagner: Die Walküre
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 58m
- Production Studios
- Arthaus Musik, Teatro alla Scala, Staatsoper Unter den Linden, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Cassiers
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Cassiers
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Tim Van Steenbergen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagner: Die Walküre
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What is Wagner: Die Walküre about?
Richard Wagner called Die Walküre the “first evening” of the Ring of the Nibelung; he called Das Rheingold the prologue or Vorabend. Musically and dramatically, we are introduced to a radically new and different world when the opening bars of Die Walküre resound. A fully developed orchestral palette of Leitmotivs paints a wild storm scene, and the curtain rises on a modest dwelling: a fully human scene that has nothing to do with the gods, dwarves and nymphs of Das Rheingold. At the same time, however, the way Die Walküre portrays radical beginnings reveals some telling reminiscences of the unfolding of Das Rheingold. Die Walküre is exciting and deeply feeling drama.
Who directed Wagner: Die Walküre?
Wagner: Die Walküre was directed by Guy Cassiers.
Who stars in Wagner: Die Walküre?
The principal cast of Wagner: Die Walküre includes Simon O’Neill, John Tomlinson, Vitalij Kowaljow, Waltraud Meier, Nina Maria Stemme.
When was Wagner: Die Walküre released and how long is it?
Wagner: Die Walküre was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner: Die Walküre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner: Die Walküre was composed by Richard Wagner.