Tristan und Isolde (1999)
Inspired by Wagner’s own tortured affair with the wife of his patron, this searing masterwork is based on Arthurian legend and tells of an illicit romance between a Breton nobleman and the Irish princess betrothed to his uncle and king. The composer’s larger-than-life sensibilities are on full display throughout the score: Along with intoxicating orchestral music that surges in tandem with the couple’s burgeoning passion and a chord left symbolically unresolved until the last moments of the opera, the opera also features one of the repertory’s most soaring and ecstatic final climaxes, as Isolde surrenders to a love so powerful that she transcends life itself.
Cast
- Ben Heppner - Tristan
- Jane Eaglen - Isolde
- Katarina Dalayman - Brangäne
- Hans-Joachim Ketelsen - Kurwenal
- René Pape - King Marke
- James Levine - Self - Conductor
- Brian Davis - Melot
- Anthony Dean Griffey - A Sailor's Voice
- Mark Schowalter - A Sheperd
- James Courtney - Steersman
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tristan und Isolde about?
- Inspired by Wagner’s own tortured affair with the wife of his patron, this searing masterwork is based on Arthurian legend and tells of an illicit romance between a Breton nobleman and the Irish princess betrothed to his uncle and king. The composer’s larger-than-life sensibilities are on full display throughout the score: Along with intoxicating orchestral music that surges in tandem with the couple’s burgeoning passion and a chord left symbolically unresolved until the last moments of the opera, the opera also features one of the repertory’s most soaring and ecstatic final climaxes, as Isolde surrenders to a love so powerful that she transcends life itself.
- Who directed Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde stars Ben Heppner, Jane Eaglen, Katarina Dalayman, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen, René Pape, James Levine.
- How long is Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde has a runtime of 3h 58m (238 minutes).
- What genre is Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Tristan und Isolde produced?
- Tristan und Isolde was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tristan und Isolde?
- The themes of Tristan und Isolde include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.