The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Hildegard Behrens brings deep empathy to Brünnhilde, the favorite daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. (Performed April 8, 1989)
Stars: Hildegard Behrens, James Morris, Jessye Norman, Christa Ludwig, Gary Lakes, Kurt Moll
Crew: Brian Large (Director), Richard Wagner (Writer), James Levine (Music Director), Otto Schenk (Director), Richard Wagner (Original Music Composer), Louisa Briccetti (Associate Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Runtime: 237 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Feb 23, 1990
IMDb: 3
Keywords:opera, opera live performance
