Wagner’s ‘Die Walküre’ Set for Performances at Viking King’s Hall in Lejre

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Wagner’s “Die Walküre” will take the stage at Kongehallen, the Viking King’s Hall in historic Lejre, starting on June 7, 2026. The opera uses the edition prepared by composer Jonathan Dove and director Graham Vick for Birmingham Opera Company, with costumes crafted using traditional Viking techniques. Ensemble Storstrom will provide orchestral support under the baton of conductor James Sherlock, with {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin 2025-26 Review: Die Walküre

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(Photo Credit: Bernd Uhlig) I had high expectations for this production, following the previous evening‘s “Das Rheingold,” as director Stefan Herheim had plenty of ideas for “The Ring‘s” first installment. Sadly, his ideas could not sustain the dramatic textures of “Die Walküre,” as it is replete with long narrative dialogues and less action. Herheim’s tools, the traveling refugees, the suitcases {…}

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Shanghai Production to Mark First Time Katharina Wagner Directs ‘Die Walküre’

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A new production of “Die Walküre” directed by Katharina Wagner will receive its world premiere in China next month, marking the second installment of the “Bayreuth in Shanghai” three-year opera project. The production will be presented at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on April 24 and 26, 2026 as part of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival. It follows last {…}

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Cast Change: Teatro alla Scala Announces New Sieglinde for ‘Die Walküre’

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(Credit: Marius Vepsta) The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that “due to an indisposition, Elza van den Heever will be unable to perform in the performances of ‘Die Walküre.’ The role of Sieglinde will be sung by Vida Mikneviciute in her place.” Mikneviciute has performed with the Zürich {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2025-26 Review: Die Walküre

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(Credit: ©OMC – Marco Borrelli) With its performances of “Das Rheingold” in 2025, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo launched an ambitious four-year project to present Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” in a new production by Davide Livermore, featuring the period-instrument ensemble Les Musiciens du Prince. Livermore’s Staging One of the more striking contradictions in contemporary opera is the frequent pairing of {…}

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Cast Change: Daniel Scofield Steps into Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Die Walküre’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its production of Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The company said, “Matthias Goerne is replaced by American baritone Daniel Scofield in the role of Wotan.” Scofield has performed at the Glydnborune Festival, Prague State Opera, Teatro San Carlo, Staatstheater Hannover, and Opera Carolina and Houston Symphony. His repertoire includes the music of {…}

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Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that Iain Paterson, who is ill, has cancelled the dress rehearsal, preview, and premiere of “Die Walküre.” As a result, the role of Wotan will be performed by Christopher Maltman on 8 and 11 November 2025.” Maltman is a well-known singer who has {…}

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Royal Swedish Opera 2024-25 Review: Die Walküre

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(Photo: © Royal Swedish Opera) On March 29, the Royal Swedish Opera performed Wagner’s second opera, “Die Walküre,” from the four-opera epic, “Der Ring des Nibelungen.” Mixing interiors, epochs, and styles, the evening’s production featured (surprisingly sterile) 16th to 17th century Medieval great hall interiors for the first half and 18th to 19th century French fine art lined salon-meets 18th {…}

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Teatro Alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Die Walküre

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) ‘The error in the art-genre of Opera consists herein – a Means of expression (Music) has been made the objective, while the End of expression (the Drama) has been made a means.’ – Richard Wagner “Opera and Drama” (1851) Words and Tones, A Drama Must Make Wagner is difficult, though he attempted, through a lifetime {…}

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Wagner’s ‘Die Walküre’ Set for Performances at Viking King’s Hall in Lejre

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Cast Change: Teatro alla Scala Announces New Sieglinde for ‘Die Walküre’

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Cast Change: Daniel Scofield Steps into Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Die Walküre’

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Royal Swedish Opera 2024-25 Review: Die Walküre

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