Tristan und Isolde (1983)
Take a perfect cast, a great conductor and a groundbreaking staging in-out makes a 'Tristan' for eternity. The 1983 performance in Bayreuth was a great moment for the world of opera. The ensemble performance of René Kollo, Johanna Meier and Matti Salminen with, then as now the Wagner admirer, Daniel Barenboim conducting the Bayreuth orchestra inspired singers and instrumentalists to peak performance. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle created a dream-beautiful stage.
Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Genre: Music
Runtime: 245 min
Release Date: October 1, 1983
Cast
- René Kollo - Tristan
- Matti Salminen - König Marke
- Johanna Meier - Isolde
- Hermann Becht - Kurwenal
- Robert Schunk - Melot / Ein junger Seemann
- Hanna Schwarz - Brangäne
- Helmut Pampuch - Ein Hirt
- Martin Egel - Ein Steuermann
Screenplay
Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel Classics
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tristan und Isolde about?
- Take a perfect cast, a great conductor and a groundbreaking staging in-out makes a 'Tristan' for eternity. The 1983 performance in Bayreuth was a great moment for the world of opera. The ensemble performance of René Kollo, Johanna Meier and Matti Salminen with, then as now the Wagner admirer, Daniel Barenboim conducting the Bayreuth orchestra inspired singers and instrumentalists to peak performance. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle created a dream-beautiful stage.
- Who directed Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
- Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde stars René Kollo, Matti Salminen, Johanna Meier, Hermann Becht, Robert Schunk, Hanna Schwarz.
- How long is Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde has a runtime of 4h 5m (245 minutes).
- What genre is Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde is a Music film.