Wagner's Ring: Die Walküre
Birmingham International Concert Season 2011/12
Symphony Hall
Opera North is joined by an outstanding international cast for the second instalment of their four-year Ring cycle. In Die Walküre the focus shifts from the politics of the gods to human passion. As the epic saga unfolds, we meet the ill-fated children of the gods, discover the magical sword that will forever shape their destiny, and encounter the fearsome Valkyries whose legendary ride has never sounded more exciting than here in its original context.
‘Whichever other Ring cycles you go to, Opera North’s will, I’m sure, offer rich musical and dramatic rewards.’ The Spectator
3.15pm Pre-concert talk.
Concert performance sung in German with English surtitles. Please note surtitles may not be visible from every seat. Please check when booking.
One of a series of Wagner’s greatest operas, performed in the space of 6 months as part of Symphony Hall’s 21st Anniversary Festival.
The Royal Opera: Die Meistersinger – Wednesday 11 January
Tristan und Isolde – Saturday 3 March
Good Friday: Gergiev conducts Parsifal – Friday 6 April
Opera North
Alwyn Mellor Sieglinde
Annalena Persson Brunnhilde
Erik Nelson Werner Siegmund
Béla Perencz Wotan
Katarina Karnéus Fricka
Clive Bayley Hunding
Katherine Broderick Helmwige
Meeta Raval Ortlinde
Miriam Murphy Gerhilde
Jennifer Johnston Waltraute
Madeleine Shaw Siegrune
Catherine Hopper Rossweisse
Antonia Sotgiu Grimgerde
Emma Carrington Schwertleite
Richard Farnes conductor
Dame Anne Evans artistic consultant
Peter Mumford director, lighting design
Erik Nelson Werner replaces Jeffrey Lloyd Roberts in the role of Siegmund.
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This concert has a running time of c. 5 hours 30 minutes including two intervals:
Act 1: 66’
Interval 30’
Act 2: 94’
Interval 60’
Act 3: 73’
£9.50, £15, £22.50, £27.50, £33.50, £38.50, £45*
60plus: £9.50, £14.50, £21.50, £26.50, £32, £36.50, £43*
Choir, Chorus Boxes and Stalls front four rows not available.
Discounts also available for children, students and under 25s, wheelchair users, disabled patrons and their companions, concert package bookers and groups of 11+. For more details on all discounts and how to book click here.
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Symphony Hall
- 32 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Part of Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Festival
21 years ago, Birmingham presented the world with an acoustically-unrivalled, modern concert hall. Since the first unforgettable concerts with Sir Simon Rattle in April 1991, a remarkable constellation of orchestras, conductors, soloists and chamber groups have captivated countless audiences here....
Part of Birmingham International Concert Season 2011/12
The world’s greatest classical stars perform in a special celebratory year In 2012 Symphony Hall comes of age as we mark our twenty-first anniversary. Join our celebrations in a series of spectacular concerts featuring The Royal Opera with Antonio Pappano and Bryn Terfel, Mariinsky Orchestra...
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