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The Met - Tristan und Isolde

Synopsis

James Levine’s love for this monumental opera shimmers throughout this exciting performance. It was an afternoon to remember: Met favorite Deborah Voigt singing her first run as the proud Irish princess opposite tenor Robert Dean Smith—making an astonishing Met debut in front of a live worldwide movie-theater audience. Michelle DeYoung was a sisterly Brangäne and Matti Salminen an imposing King Marke.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 22, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Barbara Willis Sweete
Screenplay & Story
Richard Wagner, Gottfried von Strassburg
Original Score
Richard Wagner
Original Title
The Met - Tristan und Isolde
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
4h 20m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Barbara Willis Sweete

Screenplay & Story

Richard Wagner, Gottfried von Strassburg

Original Score & Music

Richard Wagner

Producers

Peter Gelb

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner

Writer

Dieter Dorn

Production Design

Barbara Willis Sweete

Barbara Willis Sweete

Director

Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Met - Tristan und Isolde

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Met - Tristan und Isolde about?

James Levine’s love for this monumental opera shimmers throughout this exciting performance. It was an afternoon to remember: Met favorite Deborah Voigt singing her first run as the proud Irish princess opposite tenor Robert Dean Smith—making an astonishing Met debut in front of a live worldwide movie-theater audience. Michelle DeYoung was a sisterly Brangäne and Matti Salminen an imposing King Marke.

Who directed The Met - Tristan und Isolde?

The Met - Tristan und Isolde was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.

Who stars in The Met - Tristan und Isolde?

The principal cast of The Met - Tristan und Isolde includes Deborah Voigt, Robert Dean Smith, Michelle DeYoung, Matti Salminen, Eike Wilm Schulte.

When was The Met - Tristan und Isolde released and how long is it?

The Met - Tristan und Isolde was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for The Met - Tristan und Isolde?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Met - Tristan und Isolde was composed by Richard Wagner.