Description
Richard Wagner: Die Walküre (3 DVD Set) - Opus Arte
UPC: 0809478009474
Product Features
- Composer: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
- Opera: Die Walküre (Part 2 of Der Ring des Nibelungen)
- Performers:Orchestra: Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
- Siegmund: John Keyes
- Wotan: John Bröcheler
- Hunding: Kurt Rydl
- Sieglinde: Nadine Secunde
- Brünnhilde: Jeannine Altmeyer
- Fricka: Reinhild Runkel
- Conductor: Hartmut Haenchen
- Stage Director: Pierre Audi
- Set Design: George Tsypin
- Costume Design: Eiko Ishioka
- Publisher: Opus Arte
- Recording Year: 1999
Overview
Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre, the second opera in his epic Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle, explores themes of love, power, and betrayal. This acclaimed 1999 production by De Nederlandse Opera, directed by Pierre Audi, offers a visually stunning and dramatically powerful interpretation. Set in a minimalist yet striking stage design by George Tsypin, the production places the orchestra on the ring-shaped stage, forging a deep unity between the music and the drama.
The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, under the energetic baton of Hartmut Haenchen, delivers a stirring performance of Wagner's powerful score. The cast is led by John Keyes as Siegmund, John Bröcheler as Wotan, and Jeannine Altmeyer as Brünnhilde, with each singer bringing emotional intensity to their roles.
This 3 DVD set, recorded in High Definition, captures the grandeur of the production and includes subtitles in multiple languages, making it accessible to a global audience.
Interesting Facts
- Pierre Audi’s direction places the orchestra on stage, surrounding the action, creating an immersive experience for both the performers and the audience.
- The set design by George Tsypin is both modern and mythical, enhancing the timeless themes of Wagner's work.
- Eiko Ishioka, the costume designer, is known for her Oscar-winning work, and her designs in this production blend the fantastical with the symbolic.
- This production is based on the Complete Edition of Richard Wagner’s works, offering a historically informed interpretation of Die Walküre.
- The introduction to Die Walküre in the extra features includes insights from presenter Michaël Zeeman, composer Peter-Jan Wagemans, and pianist Stefan Mickisch, providing valuable context to the opera’s music and themes.
Track Listing
- Act I: Siegmund and Sieglinde’s fateful reunion, Hunding’s declaration of revenge.
- Act II: Wotan’s confrontation with Fricka, Brünnhilde’s defiance.
- Act III: The Ride of the Valkyries, Wotan’s farewell to Brünnhilde.
Extra Features
- Illustrated Synopsis
- Cast Gallery
- Introduction to Die Walküre: A special feature produced by VPRO with commentary by Michaël Zeeman, Peter-Jan Wagemans, and Stefan Mickisch.
Disc Information
- Picture Format: Anamorphic, NTSC, 16:9
- Audio Format: LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese
- Region Code: All regions (NTSC)
- Running Time: Approx. 200 minutes
Publishers
- Opus Arte
- De Nederlandse Opera
- NPS
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