Schirmer RICHARD WAGNER DIE WALKURE OPERA - OPERA
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A staple of the operatic repertoire: a collection focused on Die Walküre, the second part of The Ring Of The Nibelung, ideal for working on the grand Wagnerian style.
- English translation included: features an English translation by Frederick Jameson to facilitate understanding of the text and the dramaturgical approach.
- Notable vocal excerpts: selection of famous numbers (including "Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond" and "Hojotoho!") useful for study, singing lessons, and audition preparation.
- Comprehensive musical work: perfect for deepening German diction, vocal line, and expressivity characteristic of German Romantic opera.
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Summary of This Score
Richard Wagner: Die Walküre Second part of The Ring Of The Nibelung. English translation by Frederick Jameson.
This score brings together a series of vocal excerpts from Die Walküre, a major work of the Ring cycle. Designed for study and practice, it allows exploration of Wagnerian writing through emblematic passages: lyrical outbursts, scenes of dramatic tension, and moments of vocal virtuosity. The presence of an English translation (Frederick Jameson) helps grasp the meaning, intentions, and phrase construction, an asset for refining interpretation and text projection.
The content notably covers very well-known numbers, such as "Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond (Die Walküre)", "Hojotoho!", "Du Bist Der Lenz", "Siegmund Heiss' Ich", and "Leb' Wohl! (Die Walküre)". This selection suits both singers wishing to enrich their repertoire and teachers and accompanists seeking effective materials to work on style, articulation, and breathing. An excellent foundation for developing a solid approach to the opera repertoire and the expressive colors unique to Wagner.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Opera | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Richard Wagner | Language | German with English translation (Frederick Jameson) |
| Genre | operatic score (opera) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Die Walküre score in German?
The excerpts are in German and include an English translation by Frederick Jameson.
Which excerpts from Die Walküre are included?
The selection notably includes "Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond," "Hojotoho!", "Du Bist Der Lenz," "Siegmund Heiss' Ich," and "Leb' Wohl!" These are vocal excerpts from Die Walküre.
Is this edition suitable for Wagnerian vocal work?
This score is designed for studying and practicing vocal passages by Richard Wagner. The chosen scenes address lyrical momentum, dramatic tension, and vocal virtuosity. The translated text supports work on intention and projection.
Is Die Walküre part of The Ring of the Nibelung?
Die Walküre is the second part of Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung cycle.
For which musicians is this opera score suitable?
Singers can enrich their repertoire with numbers from Die Walküre. Teachers and accompanists have excerpts dedicated to working on style, articulation, and breathing.



