Memorable and epic Die Walküre at EIF

By David Smythe, 07 August 2017

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“A great Edinburgh night. I genuinely don’t remember seeing anything quite like it.”

Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 6 August 2017

Wagner, Die Walküre (Concert performance)

Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor

Simon O'Neill, Siegmund

Matthew Rose, Hunding

Sir Bryn Terfel, Wotan

Amber Wagner, Sieglinde

Christine Goerke, Brünnhilde

Karen Cargill, Fricka

Lee Bisset, Gerhilde

Katherine Broderick, Helmwige

Elaine McKrill, Ortlinde

Judit Kutasi, Grimgerde

Andrea Baker, Roßweiße

Madeleine Shaw, Siegrune

Jennifer Johnston, Waltraute

Claudia Huckle, Schwertleite

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

Memorable and epic Die Walküre at Edinburgh International Festival