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