Die Walküre – Opéra Bastille, Paris

About this event

This production of Die Walküre is directed by Calixto Bieito and forms a central part of the Opéra national de Paris Festival RING 2026, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Ring Cycle's premiere. Bieito’s vision focuses on the human elements of the myth, specifically the tragic intersection of divine will and human emotion through the characters of the twins Sieglinde and Siegmund and the defiant Valkyrie Brünnhilde. The staging features set designs by Rebecca Ringst and costumes by Ingo Krügler, creating a contemporary aesthetic that emphasizes the psychological depth of Wagner's characters. The production utilizes video elements by Sarah Derendinger to enhance the narrative's atmospheric and emotional beats. This 2026 revival is conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado, leading the Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Cast & creative

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  Siegmund

  Stanislas de Barbeyrac
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  Wotan

  Christopher Maltman
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  Hunding

  Günther Groissböck
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  Sieglinde

  Elza van den Heever
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  Brünnhilde

  Tamara Wilson
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  Fricka

  Eve-Maud Hubeaux
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  Conductor

  Pablo Heras-Casado
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  Stage director

  Calixto Bieito
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  Set designer

  Rebecca Ringst
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  Costume designer

  Ingo Krügler
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  Lighting designer

  Wolfgang-Michael Bauer
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  Video designer

  Sarah Derendinger
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  Dramaturg

  Bettina Auer
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  Composer

  Richard Wagner
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  Librettist

  Richard Wagner