Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
“Wagner's Tristan und Isolde – Music-drama in three acts”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolaus Lehnhoff
- Original Title
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolaus Lehnhoff
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolaus Lehnhoff
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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?
The principal cast of Wagner: Tristan und Isolde includes Robert Gambill, René Pape, Nina Maria Stemme, Bo Skovhus, Stephen Gadd.
When was Wagner: Tristan und Isolde released and how long is it?
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.