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The Valkyrie introduces Siegmund, Wotan's son by a human, and the Valkyries - Wotan's female warriors who are memorably portrayed in one of the opera's most exciting scenes. 'The Ride of the Valkyries'. Siemund's unwittingly incestuous love for his sister Sieglinde ignites a power struggle between Wotan and his consort Fricka, which leads to Siegmund's death. Brunnhilde, Wotan's best-loved daughter, defies her father and rescues Sieglinde, pregnant with Siegmund's child. Enraged by her defiance, Wotan imprisons Brunnhilde inside a ring of fire, stripped of the protection of the gods. Only a moral, innocent hero can save her. Fully staged piano accompanied performance lasting approx 5 hours.
Cast/Performers
Alberto Remedios,
Tamsin Dives,
John Dunningham,
Neil Hewitt,
Rebecca de Pont Davies,
Christine TeareCreatives/Company
Author:
WagnerCompany:
The Mastersingers Company
