On stage

We had a good start with Die Walküre on Tuesday, I think. It is a bit frustrating to know that I can only attend a few of the rehearsals because of the rehearsals on Das Rheingold, which are running simultaneously. But that’s the way it is. And, fortunately, my assistant, Anne Fugl, is almost a world champion in reviving performances. So it’s going to be fine. It was fine though to be present at the rehearsal this Tuesday and get the chance to tell Eva Johansson, who is new in the role as Sieglinde, about the character and the concept. I really think that she is looking forward - for the first time - to pull the sword out of the tree instead of Siegmund! Girl power!