The Valkyrie at the Opéra Bastille: a new chapter in Wagner's Tetralogy

The Opéra national de Paris continues its exploration of Richard Wagner 's monumental work with La Walkyrie, presented at the Opéra Bastille from November 11 to 30, 2025. After The Rhine Gold, this second part of the Tetralogy moves away from the gods to plunge into human torment, embodied by the twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, tragic figures united by a forbidden love.

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Calixto Bieito 's staging seeks to bring out the profound tensions of this mythological fresco, while offering a contemporary reading of power, family and destiny. The conflict between passion and duty, embodied by Brünnhilde's rebellion against her father Wotan, gives the show its full dramatic and emotional charge.

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With a running time of 4h45 and two intermissions, this production is also distinguished by the richness of its orchestral score, emblematic of the Wagnerian style. The famous "Ride of the Valkyries" alone illustrates Wagner 's ability to create music that is both powerful and evocative.

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This show is aimed at lovers of German Romanticopera and grand operatic frescoes. Audiences less familiar with the Wagnerian universe can also find a way in, provided they are prepared for a long and intense immersion.

This article is based on public sources. It does not derive from a viewing of the show.

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