Le Vin herbé - WNO (2020)
A magic potion becomes both a blessing and a curse for two young people. Tristan is about to bring the Irish princess Iseult to Cornwall where she is to marry his uncle. A love potion has been prepared to get the arranged marriage off to a happy start. But when Iseult’s chambermaid pours it into the goblets of her mistress and the Cornish knight, they cannot hide their feelings, even if their love means treason to the crown. Sweet compassion instead of ecstatic love: Frank Martin’s Le vin herbé offers a new interpretation of the tale of Tristan and Iseult, which goes beyond Wagnerian pathos. Tom Randle and Caitlin Hulcup embody the fatal lovers in this production by Welsh National Opera.
Director: Polly Graham
Genre: Music
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: June 28, 2020
Cast
- Catherine Wyn-Rogers - Iseult's Mother
- Caitlin Hulcup - Iseult, the Fair Princess of Ireland
- Rosie Hay - Brangien, her companion
- Howard Kirk - Mark, King of Cornwall
- Tom Randle - Tristan, his nephew
- Stephen Wells - Duke Hoël, a nobleman of Brittany
- Gareth Dafydd Morris - Kaherdin, his son
- Sian Meinir - Iseult of the White Hands, his daughter
Screenplay
Music: Frank Martin
Production: Welsh National Opera, OperaVision
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Vin herbé - WNO about?
- A magic potion becomes both a blessing and a curse for two young people. Tristan is about to bring the Irish princess Iseult to Cornwall where she is to marry his uncle. A love potion has been prepared to get the arranged marriage off to a happy start. But when Iseult’s chambermaid pours it into the goblets of her mistress and the Cornish knight, they cannot hide their feelings, even if their love means treason to the crown. Sweet compassion instead of ecstatic love: Frank Martin’s Le vin herbé offers a new interpretation of the tale of Tristan and Iseult, which goes beyond Wagnerian pathos. Tom Randle and Caitlin Hulcup embody the fatal lovers in this production by Welsh National Opera.
- Who directed Le Vin herbé - WNO?
- Le Vin herbé - WNO was directed by Polly Graham.
- Who stars in Le Vin herbé - WNO?
- Le Vin herbé - WNO stars Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Caitlin Hulcup, Rosie Hay, Howard Kirk, Tom Randle, Stephen Wells.
- How long is Le Vin herbé - WNO?
- Le Vin herbé - WNO has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Le Vin herbé - WNO?
- Le Vin herbé - WNO is a Music film.