Inside Opera | Die Walküre
Friday
Sep 08, 2023
6:00pm
Saturday
Sep 09, 2023
11:00am
Venue Baumann Centre
Cost Free
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Join us for a free, hour-long in person event featuring the renowned Robert Holliston, your guide to unraveling the magic of Wagner’s masterpiece. You do not need to go to Pacific Opera Victoria’s production of Die Walküre to go to Inside Opera. In fact, we encourage you to come!
While this is a free event, seats are limited, so please RSVP through Eventbrite.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a newcomer eager to explore, the Inside Opera series promises an engaging and enlightening experience. Let Robert Holliston, Head of Keyboard at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and a true opera virtuoso, lead you through the enchanting history, characters, and composer behind the timeless opera, Die Walküre.
Immerse yourself in the iconic melodies and delve into the rich tapestry of this legendary production. From its origins to its impact on the world of music, this event will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the art form.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow opera enthusiasts and learn from a true maestro. Mark your calendars and join us for an insightful, friendly, and even humorous exploration of Die Walküre. See you there!
Having trouble signing up? Please call our box office at 250.385.0222.
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More of Die Walküre
The Ride of the Valkyries from Richard Wagner’s opera Die Walküre is considered iconic and one of the most recognized songs in classical music. The piece features a thrilling orchestral arrangement that captures the intensity and grandeur of a group of Valkyries, mythical warrior maidens, riding into battle. With its triumphant brass fanfares, sweeping strings, and energetic rhythm, the music evokes a sense of heroism and adventure that has resonated with audiences across generations, becoming synonymous with epic and awe-inspiring moments in film, television, and popular culture. Even if you haven’t seen Die Walküre you’ve likely heard it. Check out our Youtube playlist below to see everything from Bugs Bunny to the Vietnam War.
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In Richard Wagner’s mesmerizing opera Die Walküre, the second installment of his epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, a dramatic tale of gods, heroes, and destiny unfolds. Set in a mythical world of gods and mortals, the story follows the intertwined fates of the brave warrior Siegmund and his long-lost twin sister Sieglinde. As their forbidden love blooms amidst a raging storm, they discover their true identities and their shared heritage as the offspring of Wotan, the mighty ruler of the gods. However, their passionate bond sets off a chain of events that threatens the balance of power in the divine realm.
A,idst this turmoil, the Valkyries, fierce warrior maidens who gather fallen heroes to Valhalla, come into play. Led by the bold and valiant Brünnhilde, they descend upon the human world to fulfill their sacred duty. But when Brünnhilde defies her father Wotan’s command and aids Siegmund, she becomes entangled in a web of divine consequences and faces dire repercussions. Die Walküre is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, filled with iconic soaring melodies, powerful vocal performances, and breathtaking orchestral passages that transport audiences to a world of myth and legend; where destiny unfolds in a grand feast of emotions and grandeur.
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