Valkure Collection

Ride of Valkyries
The ride of the Valkyries

Bayreuth 1951
A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere

Wotan at the Pyre
Wotan bids farewell to his daughter Brunnhilde as she sleeps a magic sleep surrounded by a magic fire which only a true hero can penetrate (Sigfried does it !)

BRUNNHILDE stands on a rock looking the very model of a helden-madchen (hero-maiden)

Act 2 at Bayreuth 1908
Act two - as performed at Bayreuth in 1908

Brunnhilde and her Papa
Act 3 : Brunnhilde pleads with Wotan, her father, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her

ACT 3 AT BAYREUTH 1938
Act three - as performed at Bayreuth in 1938 Date: 1938

ACT 2 AT BAYREUTH 1938
Act two - as performed at Bayreuth in 1938 Date: 1938

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SIGMUND AND SIGLIND
Sigmund and Siglind

WOTAN'S FAREWELL
Act Three : Wotan takes a last look at his daughter Brunnhilde as she sleeps encircled with fire

FRICKA DISPLEASED
Fricka arrives, angry that Wotan has condoned the incestuous relationship between Sigmund and Siglind

WOTAN ENCIRCLES ROCK
Act Three : Loge encircles the rock on which Brunnhilde is sleeping with a protective fire which only a true hero can penetrate (Siegfried will manage it, of course)

HUNDING SUSPICIOUS
Act One : Hunding notices the resemblance between his wife Siglind and the visitor, Sigmund (they are indeed brother and sister, and will be lovers)

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THE SLEEP OF BRUNNHILDE
Act Three : Brunnhilde sleeps, encircled by fire

BRUNNHILDE & VALKYRIES
Act Three : Brunnhilde instructs her Valkyries to save Siglind

SIEGMUND AND SIEGLINDE
Act One : Siglind offers mead to the stranger, Sigmund, unaware that he is her twin brother : their unwittingly incestuous love is going to cause a lot of trouble

FAFNER GUARDS THE RING
Act Three : Fafner, in the form of a dragon, guards the Ring

SIEGMUND AND NOTHING
Act One : Sigmund with the magic sword Notung which he has just pulled out of the tree where it had been magically thrust

BRUNNHILDE AND WOTAN
Act Two : Brunnhilde seeks to protect the unwittingly incestuous Sigmund from the wrath of her father Wotan

HUNDING'S DRAUGHT
Act One : Siglind prepares Hunding's draught

BRUNNHILDE AND HORSE
Brunnhilde leads her horse to the cave

WOTAN RIDES TO ROCK
Wotan rides to the rock of the Valkyries, angry that his daughter Brunnhilde is protecting the (unwittingly) incestuous Siglind (yet another of his children)

BRUNNHILDE AT CAVE
Brunnhilde and her horse at the entrance to the cave

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"Valkure: A Journey through Wagner's Epic Opera" Step into the world of Valkure, where the powerful and captivating melodies of Richard Wagner's opera come to life. From the iconic "Ride of Valkyries" to the emotional intensity of "Wotan at the Pyre, " this production takes you on a musical adventure like no other. Transport yourself back to Bayreuth in 1951, as audiences were mesmerized by the grandeur and spectacle of this timeless masterpiece. Witness Brunnhilde's awe-inspiring performance in Act 2 at Bayreuth 1908, as she commands attention with her commanding presence and soaring vocals. But it is not just Brunnhilde who steals the show; her relationship with her father Wotan is a central theme throughout. Experience their heartfelt connection in "Brunnhilde and her Papa, " where their bond transcends words and resonates deep within your soul. As we journey further into this operatic saga, we find ourselves immersed in Act 3 at Bayreuth 1938. The intense emotions reach their peak during Sigmund's death scene, accompanied by Wagner's hauntingly beautiful music that tugs at our heartstrings. Yet amidst tragedy, love still finds its way into Valkure. Discover the passionate romance between Sigmund and Siglind, portrayed with raw emotion and tenderness that will leave you breathless. And finally, witness Wotan bidding his farewell in a poignant moment that lingers long after the final notes fade away. In "Wotan's Farewell, " experience his inner turmoil as he makes sacrifices for his beloved daughter Brunnhilde. Valkure is more than just an opera; it is an immersive experience that transports you to another time and place. Let yourself be swept away by its majestic score, unforgettable characters, and profound storytelling - a true testament to Wagner's genius.