Die Walküre
Myth meets human nature
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DATES:March 22 - April 21
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LANGUAGE:German, Swedish surtitles
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STAGE:Main stage
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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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Subscribe to the newsletter →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.
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Act I
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Interval
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Act II
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Interval
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Act III
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!
Föreställningsbilder
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Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025 -
Wagner's Die Walküre at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2025
Die Walküre - trailer
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.
Die Walküre - trailer
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
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
»The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast
»The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast
»The Ring's« crazy fans - podcast-
Medverkande
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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.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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