The most human of Wagner's four Ring operas, in which the incestuous love between the twins Siegmund and Sieglinde spells the beginning of the end for their father, the god Wotan. Tom between his love for his son and duty as a god, he finally abandons Siegmund - but not before his Valkyrie daughter Brunnhilde has disobeyed her father and tried to protect him.
Briinnhilde's punishment: to be put to sleep on a rock surrounded by fire.
Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York/James Levine Act
6.40 Wagner's Own Thing Adrian Mourby discovers that Richard Wagner took what he found attractive and did what he wanted - in librettos as well as life.
7.10 Act 2
8.50 The Met Opera Quiz With Edward Downes.
9.20 Act 3