Walküre, Die
Classification added July 5, 2016Premiered June 26, 1870
Munich. Königliches Hof- und Nationaltheater
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Richard Wagner
Description:
Music Drama in III Acts
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
Interior of Hunding’s hut; a rocky height; the peak of a rocky mountain (the Brunnhilde Rock)
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Siegmund | Tenor | L |
| Wotan | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Sieglinde | Soprano | L |
| Brünnhilde | Soprano | L |
| Fricka | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Hunding | Bass | F |
| Eight (8) Valkyries: | ||
| Gerhilde | Soprano | S |
| Helmvige | Soprano | S |
| Ortlinde | Soprano | S |
| Waltraute | Contralto | S |
| Rossweisse | Mezzo Soprano or Soprano | S |
| Siegrune | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Grimgerde | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Schwertleite | Contralto | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus