Die Walküre

*Die Walküre* is the second opera in Richard Wagner’s four-part cycle, *The Ring of the Nibelung*. It explores themes of love, duty, and betrayal through the story of Siegmund and Sieglinde, siblings who fall in love unknowingly, and their father Wotan’s struggle to control divine and human conflicts. The opera features powerful music, including the famous "Ride of the Valkyries," performed by warrior women who carry slain heroes to Valhalla. Wagner’s work combines intricate orchestration and mythic storytelling to create a profound exploration of human emotions and destiny.