Siegfried - De Nationale Opera
Synopsis
This is the Ring cycle of the Dutch National Opera, directed by Pierre Audi. Alberich's brother Mime raises the orphan Siegfried, hoping that Siegfried will kill Fafner and enable Mime to gain the ring. Mime attempts unsuccessfully to reforge the Nothung. Fulfilling prophecy, Siegfried reforges the sword himself and kills Fafner, who has the form of a dragon. When he accidentally tastes the dragon's blood spilt on his hands, Siegfried understands the song of a woodbird, who instructs him to take the Ring from Fafner. Reading Mime's thoughts of betrayal, Siegfried kills the dwarf as well. The woodbird also informs Siegfried of a mysterious woman asleep in the midst of fire, and Siegfried sets off to find her. After defeating a disguised Wotan and breaking his spear, Siegfried successfully awakes Brünnhilde, and the two fall in love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Audi
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Siegfried - De Nationale Opera
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 16m
- Production Studios
- De Nederlandse Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Audi
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Pierre Audi
Director
George Tsypin
Production Design
Robby Duiveman
Costume Design
Eiko Ishioka
Costume Design
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What is Siegfried - De Nationale Opera about?
This is the Ring cycle of the Dutch National Opera, directed by Pierre Audi. Alberich's brother Mime raises the orphan Siegfried, hoping that Siegfried will kill Fafner and enable Mime to gain the ring. Mime attempts unsuccessfully to reforge the Nothung. Fulfilling prophecy, Siegfried reforges the sword himself and kills Fafner, who has the form of a dragon. When he accidentally tastes the dragon's blood spilt on his hands, Siegfried understands the song of a woodbird, who instructs him to take the Ring from Fafner. Reading Mime's thoughts of betrayal, Siegfried kills the dwarf as well. The woodbird also informs Siegfried of a mysterious woman asleep in the midst of fire, and Siegfried sets off to find her. After defeating a disguised Wotan and breaking his spear, Siegfried successfully awakes Brünnhilde, and the two fall in love.
Who directed Siegfried - De Nationale Opera?
Siegfried - De Nationale Opera was directed by Pierre Audi.
Who stars in Siegfried - De Nationale Opera?
The principal cast of Siegfried - De Nationale Opera includes Stig Fogh Andersen, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Thomas Johannes Mayer, Werner Van Mechelen, Jan-Hendrik Rootering.
When was Siegfried - De Nationale Opera released and how long is it?
Siegfried - De Nationale Opera was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 4h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Siegfried - De Nationale Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siegfried - De Nationale Opera was composed by Richard Wagner.