Jaap van Zweden conducts Die Walküre

Die Walküre is the second part of Der Ring des Nibelungen, the iconic Ring cycle composed by Richard Wagner for his theatre in Bayreuth. Wagner wanted to overwhelm the audience with a visual spectacle on stage. Although the orchestra plays a leading role, he made it invisible to the audience. Now, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is turning the tables. In this concert performance of the first act, the orchestra and the singers take center stage, and the music is stripped of all visual additions. Experience for yourself how much drama Wagner’s music contains: it shines even without direction or scenery. Conductor emeritus Jaap van Zweden leads the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the soloists through this absolute masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the gripping story of Siegmund and Sieglinde, and for one concert, find yourself transported to a completely different time and space.