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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)
Directed by Brian Large

Hildegard Behrens
Brünnhilde

James Morris
Wotan

Jessye Norman
Sieglinde

Christa Ludwig
Fricka

Gary Lakes
Siegmund

Kurt Moll
Hunding

Katarina Ikonomu
Helmwige

Martha Thigpen
Ortlinde

Pyramid Sellers
Gerhilde

Joyce Castle
Waltraute

Diane Kesling
Siegrune

Jacalyn Bower
Rossweisse
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