2022-2023 season commences with a continuation of The Ring Cycle
Norfolk, Richmond, Fairfax VA (September 6, 2022)—
For the first time, Virginia Opera premieres a new production of Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie (Die Walküre) as part of Wagner’s epic Ring. Comprised of four operas, the Ring cycle (Der Ring des Nibelungen) draws from Norse mythology to weave a tale of gods, heroes, and a magical ring of power. It is the most monumental operatic experience ever conceived, and producing these operas is an ambitious undertaking for even the largest opera companies.
Following Virginia Opera’s 2021 production of Das Rheingold, The Valkyrie continues the myth as Brünnhilde—a Valkyrie and the favorite daughter of the god Wotan—attempts to renew a broken world. The next two installments are currently slated for future seasons. Featuring world-class singers and brand-new staging, this thrilling production honors the mythic setting of the iconic opera, and Virginia Opera is excited to welcome audiences to the 2022-2023 season with an opera on the grandest scale.