Jay Hunter Morris emblazons the role of Siegfried in Wagner's immortal opera.
The Met: Live in HD’s third opera of the season is Siegfried by Richard Wagner, airing at Orcas Center on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1 pm
Don’t miss the third installment (in two parts) of Robert Lepage’s stunning new production of Wagner’s Ring cycle. In part three of the Ring, Wagner’s cosmic vision focuses on his hero’s early conquests, while Robert Lepage’s revolutionary stage machine transforms itself from bewitched forest to mountaintop love nest.
New sensation Jay Hunter Morris “soars as Siegfried” (New York Post), joining a cast of extraordinary Wagner singers. Bryn Terfel’s Wanderer has “chilling intensity and power,” and Deborah Voigt’s Brünnhilde is “exciting and expressive” (New York Times). Fabio Luisi conducts “with supreme energy and captivating imagination” (New York Post). See this remarkable production, which uses cutting-edge technology to recreate the natural world of the opera, live in high definition at Orcas Center this Sunday at 1 p.m.
There will be a one-hour dinner break between the two 3+ hour performances. Brown bag it and enjoy your dinner in the Madrona Room or go out for a quick bite.
Host: Renée Fleming
Running time: Approximately 3 hours with 45 minute for each Part.
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