Tristan und Isolde
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Tristan und Isolde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 58m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Louisa Briccetti, Susan Erben
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Dieter Dorn
Production Design
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Susan Erben
Producer
Richard Wagner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tristan und Isolde
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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?
The principal cast of Tristan und Isolde includes Ben Heppner, Jane Eaglen, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen, Katarina Dalayman, René Pape.
When was Tristan und Isolde released and how long is it?
Tristan und Isolde was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 3h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Tristan und Isolde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tristan und Isolde was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tristan und Isolde?
Tristan und Isolde holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).