Wagner: Die Walküre (1980)
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.
Director: Brian Large
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Pierre Boulez as Self - Conductor |
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Peter Hofmann as Siegmund |
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Jeannine Altmeyer as Sieglinde |
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Gwyneth Jones as Brünnhilde |
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Donald McIntyre as Wotan |
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Matti Salminen as Hunding |
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Hanna Schwarz as Fricka |
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Katie Clarke as Helmwige |
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Elisabeth Glauser as Rossweisse |
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Ilse Gramatzki as Grimgerde |
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Gwendolyn Killebrew as Schwertleite |
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Karen Middleton as Ortlinde |
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Carmen Reppel as Gerhilde |
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Marga Schiml as Siegrune |
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Gabriele Schnaut as Waltraute |
| Writing | Richard Wagner | Writer |
| Sound | Richard Wagner | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Pierre Boulez | Music Director |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Directing | Patrice Chéreau | Stage Director |