Opera | Revival

Die Walküre

Myth meets human nature

A woman riding a white horse on top of a rocky cliff.
  • DATES:
    March 22 - April 21
  • LANGUAGE:
    German, Swedish surtitles
  • STAGE:
    Main stage
  • RUNNING TIME:
    approx. 5 hrs 10 mins

A family saga of epic proportions to dazzlingly beautiful music. Experience Staffan Valdemar Holm’s highly acclaimed version of Richard Wagner’s exceptional music drama.

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The love duet in the first act; The Ride of the Valkyries, which opens the third act; the magic fire music in the finale – Die Walküre is full of iconic moments. Experience Staffan Valdemar Holm’s highly acclaimed version of Richard Wagner’s exceptional music drama. Hear Ingela Brimberg as the valkyrie Brünnhilde and John Lundgren as her father Wotan!

The god Wotan is in trouble. His human children, Siegmund and Sieglinde, fall in love with each other. Wotan’s wife Fricka, goddess of marriage, becomes infuriated over the adultery, and she forces Wotan to order the death of Siegmund. But Wotan’s favourite daughter Brünnhilde, who is the one to kill Siegmund, turns out to have a will of her own. Die Walküre is the most beloved of the four operas that comprise Der Ring des Nibelungen. It is a family saga of epic proportions to dazzlingly beautiful music.

  1. Act I

    60 mins

  2. Interval

    45 mins

  3. Act II

    90 mins

  4. Interval

    45 mins

  5. Act III

    65 mins

  • »Tonight, the Royal Swedish Opera’s new music director Alan Gilbert shows what an outstanding conductor he is«
  • »even if the humans win, they sing like gods«
  • »The Swedish Wagner tradition that is full of life«
  • »Magnificent Wagner back in full force«
  • »predecessor to both Ibsen and The Sopranos«

    Introductions

    Ahead of all performances on the main stage  a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!

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    Föreställningsbilder

    • Two persons sitting on a table in a dark room, surrounded by paintings.
      Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera 2020
    • A couple of people that are laying down.
      Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera 2021
    • A group of people standing on a stage, fire behind them.
      Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera 2020
    • Valkyrian2020 Kungliga Operan.
      A woman riding a white horse on top of a rocky cliff.

      Discover more about Die Walküre & Wagner

      "Swedish Wagner tradition bursting with life" wrote Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet when the Opera performed this version of Die Walküre for the first time. Dive deep into the special universe that is the Wagner world!

      Discover more about Die Walküre & Wagner

      "Swedish Wagner tradition bursting with life" wrote Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet when the Opera performed this version of Die Walküre for the first time. Dive deep into the special universe that is the Wagner world!

      Birgit Nilsson.

      PLAYLIST

      Die Walküre with Birgit Nilsson - playlist

      Legendary recording of Wagner's Die Walküre with the Swedish superstar Birgit Nilsson in the role of Brünnhilde - together with the Vienna Philharmonic under the direction of the great Georg Solti.

      Die Walküre with Birgit Nilsson - playlist
      Wagner.

      PLAYLIST

      20 hits by Richard Wagner - playlist

      Just over three hours with the master Wagner: discover the greatest hits from Tristan und Isolde, Tannhäuser, Lohengrin and more!

      20 hits by Richard Wagner - playlist
      A woman standing in front of a fire filled wall, ring in the right hand.

      PODCAST

      »The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast

      »The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast

      »The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast
      • Medverkande
      • Musik & regi

        Music and libretto Richard Wagner
        Conductor Alan Gilbert
        Director Staffan Valdemar Holm
        Scenography, costumes and make-up Bente Lykke Møller
        Light Torben Lendorph
        Dramaturg Stefan Johansson

      Cast subject to change.

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      • 20% DISCOUNT

        Flex Subscription

        Handpick your favorites this autumn - add at least three shows to the cart and get a 20% discount!

        VALID FOR AUTUMN 2024

      • secure your seat

        Weekday Subscriptions

        Sweeney Toddis part of our Monday I subscription this autumn - bring a friend or maybe a partner and brighten up boring Monday evenings at the Opera!

        VALID FOR AUTUMN 2024

      • 60% DISCOUNT

        Young Subscriber

        How about 60% discount? Yes, that is right! As a student or under the age of 26, you will get your seats at a fantastic price - valid on all subscriptions!

        VALID FOR AUTUMN 2024

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