An Opera Company presents DIE WALKÜRE (The Valkyrie) Trilogy at NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) Trilogy - An Opera Company. In Die Walküre, Wagner considers the deep but difficult relationship between gods and mortals in a dramatic tale of romance and revenge. The score of Die Walküre features the majestic "Ride of the Valkyries," arguably Wagner's most famous work, sure to be a highpoint of the evening. This staging is part of Trilogy's four-part Ring presentation, marking the first time that Wagner's entire masterpiece has been produced in New Jersey.

Acclaimed bass Kevin Maynor will portray Hunding, a role he has performed on stages across the U.S., South America and Europe. "There is a force-of-nature quality about (Maynor's) powerful, wide-ranging voice," says Opera News. The New York Times says that Maynor "dazzles with soft legato beauty," while American Record Guide describes his voice as "rock solid and very beautiful ... like a deep river in its strength and majesty.

Die Walküre is performed in German. A translation of Wagner's libretto in English will be provided. Trilogy: An Opera Company is a Newark-based, non-profit organization that "aims to produce high art evolving from the compositions and life stories of Black people."

See Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 PM, visit NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 8 million visitors (including over 1.6 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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