Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (2008)
Wagner's Tristan und Isolde – Music-drama in three acts
Glyndebourne's celebrated production of Nikolaus Lehnhoff's Tristan und Isolde is a supremely intelligent achievement; gravely beautiful, haunting and meditative, it is deeply reflective rather than visceral, fortified by Roland Aeschlimann's stunningly effective set, a womb-like space through which the protagonists move like gods. Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek mirrors Lehnhoff's approach in his sophisticated plumbing of the score's depths, with every shift in texture carefully laid bare by an inspired London Philharmonic Orchestra. Nina Stemme's Isolde and Robert Gambill's Tristan, both gloriously lyrical, are matched by superb performances from René Pape as the betrayed and vulnerable King Marke and Bo Skovhus as Kurwenal, deeply touching in his helpless devotion to Tristan. This High Definition recording of a production of uncommon intimacy reveals the opera's music and drama in a new light.
Cast
- Robert Gambill - Tristan (tenor)
- René Pape - König Marke (bass)
- Nina Maria Stemme - Isolde (soprano)
- Bo Skovhus - Kurwenal (baritone)
- Stephen Gadd - Melot (baritone)
- Katarina Karnéus - Brangäne (mezzosoprano)
- Timothy Robinson - Junger Seemann/Hirte (Tenor)
- Richard Mosley-Evans - Ein Steuermann (baritone)
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wagner: Tristan und Isolde about?
- Glyndebourne's celebrated production of Nikolaus Lehnhoff's Tristan und Isolde is a supremely intelligent achievement; gravely beautiful, haunting and meditative, it is deeply reflective rather than visceral, fortified by Roland Aeschlimann's stunningly effective set, a womb-like space through which the protagonists move like gods. Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek mirrors Lehnhoff's approach in his sophisticated plumbing of the score's depths, with every shift in texture carefully laid bare by an inspired London Philharmonic Orchestra. Nina Stemme's Isolde and Robert Gambill's Tristan, both gloriously lyrical, are matched by superb performances from René Pape as the betrayed and vulnerable King Marke and Bo Skovhus as Kurwenal, deeply touching in his helpless devotion to Tristan. This High Definition recording of a production of uncommon intimacy reveals the opera's music and drama in a new light.
- Who directed Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff.
- Who stars in Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde stars Robert Gambill, René Pape, Nina Maria Stemme, Bo Skovhus, Stephen Gadd, Katarina Karnéus.
- How long is Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde is a Music film.
- Where was Wagner: Tristan und Isolde produced?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was produced in United Kingdom.