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Opera North

Die Walküre

Richard Wagner (1876)

Sat 14 July

Die Walküre

‘Beg, borrow or be like Wotan and steal a ticket…And if you miss out, make sure you catch the rest of Opera North’s Ring as it unfolds over the next four years’ The Times on Das Rheingold *****

‘..this was one of the most enthralling Wagner performances of recent years’ The Guardian on Das Rheingold ****

Wagner’s most famous music brings his monumental drama to life. Wotan is king of the gods, law-maker and father of nine warrior daughters (Valkyries) with the goddess of the Earth, Erda. He tries to break the curse of the Ring of power by fathering a pure-of-heart hero by a mortal woman. But when the lives of Wotan’s mortal off-spring are threatened, his plans to protect them are thwarted and his favourite daughter defies his will. Though Wotan still loves her dearly, he is forced to punish her severely.

The musical highlights are many and some will be very familiar through their regular play in films, advertising and on the radio: Siegmund’s hymn of praise to the coming of spring and the awakening of love, Winterstürme, the Ride of the Valkyries, the Magic Fire music and, above all, the great confrontation between Wotan and Brünnhilde.

The full scale and splendour of Wagner’s magnificent conception will be revealed in dramatic performances for the concert hall. With film projections and atmospheric lighting, you will have the rare opportunity to immerse yourself completely in the music, conducted by the Company’s Music Director Richard Farnes.

Lasts approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes including two intervals, one of 30 minutes and one of 1 hour 15 minutes. Dining options will be available.

Sung in German with English titles.


Pre-Show Talk
Free to ticket holders
Time 3.30pm - 4.00pm
Must be booked in adavance on 0843 208 6000

A collaboration with The Sage Gateshead and Symphony Hall, Birmingham.