The read
It runs long at 3h 36m.
Synopsis
The second part of Patrice Chérau's epoch-making Bayreuth Ring is a radical re-imagining of Die Walküre, unprecedented in its psychological penetration. This production of " Die Walkure," staged as part of Patrice Chereau's Centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the completion of the "Ring," this lavish performance features Donald McIntyre as Wotan, Peter Hofmann as Siegmund, and Gweneth Jones as Brunnhilde; Pierre Boulez conducts the Orchester Der Bayreuther Festspiel.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard WagnerWriter
- Richard WagnerOriginal Music Composer
- Brian LargeDirector
- Patrice ChéreauDirector
Cast
- Peter HofmannSiegmund
- Matti SalminenHunding
- Donald McIntyreWotan
- Jeannine AltmeyerSieglinde
- Gwyneth JonesBrünnhilde
- Hanna SchwarzFricka
- Katie ClarkeHelmwige
- Carmen ReppelGerhilde
- Karen MiddletonOrtlinde
- Gabriele SchnautWaltraute
- Marga SchimlSiegrune
- Ilse GramatzkiGrimgerde
Stills
Themes
operaopera live performancebayreuther festspiele