Die Walkure

Incorporating footage from performances staged in 2002 and 2003, this stirring production of Wagner's masterwork─the first chapter of his legendary "Ring Cycle"─was staged at the Staatsoper Stuttgart by Christoph Nel. The impeccable cast includes Robert Gambill, Attila Jun, Jan-Hendrik Rootering, and Renate Behle. 3 3/4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: German DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish. In German with English subtitles.