On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
Run time: 365 minutes (intervals TBC)
Performed in German with subtitles
Content Warning: Die Walkure contains themes of incest and domestic violence. This production contains scenes of nudity and depictions of blood, violence, and death. Strobe lighting is used during Act I. Pyrotechnics are used during Act III.
Photosensitivity Warning: Die Walküre contains sequences of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Cast: Christopher Maltman, Soloman Howard, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Marina Prudenskaya, Elisabet Strid, Maida Hundeling, Katie Lowe, Lee Bisset, Claire Barnett-Jones
Director(s): Barrie Kosky