Fricka

But Fricka, Wotan’s wife, storms into Wotan’s office and, as goddess of marriage, she takes umbrage at the callous way Siegmund and Sieglinde have broken Sieglinde’s marriage vows to Hunding.

Hannah Ludwig was a commanding presence as Fricka, Wotan’s wife and the sister of Freia, the innocent he is willing to offer to the giants to build his fortress, Valhalla.

Backed into a corner, Wotan promises Fricka that Siegmund will die.

Bitterly, Wotan orders Brünnhilde to obey Fricka and grant victory to Hunding in his battle with Wotan's beloved son Siegmund.