Wagner – Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) (De Nederlandse Opera) DVD

UPC: 809478060086

Overview

Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), the second opera in his monumental Ring Cycle, is brought to life in this breathtaking production by De Nederlandse Opera. Directed by Pierre Audi, this staging combines a stellar cast with innovative stage effects, including real flames during the iconic "Ride of the Valkyries," to create a visually and emotionally powerful experience.

The production features Nadine Secunde as the tormented Sieglinde, John Keyes as her twin brother and lover Siegmund, and John Bröcheler as their father, Wotan. Jeannine Altmeyer delivers a compelling performance as Brünnhilde, Wotan’s Valkyrie daughter. Conducted by Hartmut Haenchen, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra brings Wagner’s sweeping score to life with precision and grandeur.

This production is a must-see for Wagner enthusiasts and opera lovers, offering a fresh and imaginative take on one of the most celebrated works in the operatic repertoire.

Product Features

• Format: 1 x DVD-5, 2 x DVD-9 double-layer discs
• Duration: Approx. 260 minutes
• Audio: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Region: All Regions (NTSC)
• Genre: Opera

Interesting Facts

• Director: Pierre Audi’s innovative staging uses symbolic and dramatic visuals, including real flames, to enhance the emotional intensity of Wagner’s masterpiece.
• Cast Highlights: Nadine Secunde (Sieglinde) and John Keyes (Siegmund) deliver powerful performances, while John Bröcheler (Wotan) and Jeannine Altmeyer (Brünnhilde) bring depth and complexity to their roles.
• Production Design: George Tsypin’s set designs and Eiko Ishioka’s costumes create a visually stunning and atmospheric world, perfectly complementing Wagner’s epic narrative.
• Musical Excellence: Hartmut Haenchen conducts the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, delivering a masterful interpretation of Wagner’s intricate and dramatic score.
• Critical Acclaim: Praised by Gramophone for its “freshness” and by Classical.net for its “compelling” and “atmospheric” approach, this production is a standout in Wagnerian opera.
• Extras: Includes an illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, and the documentary Introduction to Die Walküre, featuring insights from Michaël Zeeman, Peter-Jan Wagemans, and Stefan Mickisch.
• Legacy: Die Walküre is one of Wagner’s most beloved operas, known for its themes of love, betrayal, and destiny, as well as its iconic "Ride of the Valkyries."

Special Features

• Illustrated synopsis
• Cast gallery
• Documentary: Introduction to Die Walküre, produced by VPRO, featuring interviews with Michaël Zeeman, Peter-Jan Wagemans, and Stefan Mickisch

Publishers

• Production Company: De Nederlandse Opera, NPS, VPRO, and NOS
• Distributed By: Opus Arte

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Translations

Overview (German Translation)

Richard Wagners Die Walküre, die zweite Oper seines monumentalen Ring-Zyklus, wird in dieser atemberaubenden Produktion der Niederländischen Oper lebendig. Unter der Regie von Pierre Audi kombiniert diese Inszenierung eine herausragende Besetzung mit innovativen Bühneneffekten, darunter echte Flammen während des ikonischen „Ritts der Walküren“, um ein visuell und emotional kraftvolles Erlebnis zu schaffen.

Die Produktion zeigt Nadine Secunde als die gequälte Sieglinde, John Keyes als ihren Zwillingsbruder und Liebhaber Siegmund sowie John Bröcheler als ihren Vater Wotan. Jeannine Altmeyer liefert eine überzeugende Darstellung als Brünnhilde, Wotans Walkürentochter. Unter der Leitung von Hartmut Haenchen erweckt das Niederländische Philharmonieorchester Wagners mitreißende Partitur mit Präzision und Größe zum Leben.

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