DIE WALKÜRE
Richard WagnEr
June 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, & 13, 2025 | Maclab Theatre at Citadel Theatre | 7:30 PM
Audiences embarked on the next chapter of Wagner’s monumental Ring Cycle as Die Walküre continued the saga introduced in Das Rheingold. This new production, arranged by Jonathan Dove, pushed the boundaries of opera and reached new heights of operatic innovation in Edmonton.
Presented in partnership with the Citadel, this production strengthened collaboration within the city, with performances held at the Maclab Theatre. Whether longtime Wagner enthusiasts or newcomers to the world of the Ring Cycle, audiences were captivated and left eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this iconic tale.
Featuring the Edmonton Opera conducting debut of Russell Braun, this production stood as a testament to the enduring power of Wagner’s work.
Photos by Nanc Price
Neil Craighead (Wotan)
Catherine Daniel (Fricka)
Rachael McAuley (Rossweisse)
Hannah Crawford (Helmwige)
Jaclyn Grossman (Brünnhilde)
Leila Kirves (Waltraute), Jaclyn Grossman (Brünnhilde), Rachael McAuley (Rossweisse), Hannah Crawford (Helmwige)
Leila Kirves (Waltraute)
Anna Pompeeva (Sieglinde)
Anna Pompeeva (Sieglinde), Scott Rumble (Siegmund)
Giles Tomkins (Hunding), Anna Pompeeva (Sieglinde)
Scott Rumble (Siegmund)
Neil Craighead (Wotan), Jaclyn Grossman (Brünnhilde)
Jaclyn Grossman (Brünnhilde), Neil Craighead (Wotan)
Jaclyn Grossman (Brünnhilde)
CREATIVES
Joel Ivany
Stage Director
Russell Braun
Conductor
Andy Moro
Scenic Designer and Video Designer
Jessica Oostergo
Costume Designer
Mikael Kangas
Lighting Designer
Tayte Mitchell
Assistant Director
Spencer Kryzanowski **
Assistant Conductor
ARTISTS
Scott Rumble
Siegmund
Neil Craighead
Wotan
Leila Kirves
Waltraute
Anna Pompeeva
Sieglinde
Catherine Daniel
Fricka
Hannah Crawford
Helmwige
Jaclyn Grossman
Brünnhilde
Giles Tomkins
Hunding
Rachael McAuley **
Rossweisse
** Emerging Artist