Tristan und Isolde
Synopsis
Peter Konwitschny's new production on the première stage in Munich gives it a new, optimistic interpretation. At the opening of the Munich Opera Festival 1998, Tristan und Isolde was staged in what is now the ninth new production at the Bavarian State Opera since its world première. Director Peter Konwitschny worked together with stage and costume designer Johannes Leiacker a team already well known in Munich for its much-respected Parsifal. Zubin Mehta conducted, shortly before being called to be General Music Director at the Bavarian State Opera. The title parts were interpreted by the American tenor Jon Frederic West, widely known for his Wagner-roles and Waltraud Meier, one of the greatest Isoldes of our time.
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Trailer: Tristan and isolde (Live from the Nationaltheater München, 1998)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-04-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Konwitschny, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Tristan und Isolde
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Konwitschny, Brian Large
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Konwitschny
Director
Brian Large
Director
Johannes Leiacker
Costume Design
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
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What is Tristan und Isolde about?
Peter Konwitschny's new production on the première stage in Munich gives it a new, optimistic interpretation. At the opening of the Munich Opera Festival 1998, Tristan und Isolde was staged in what is now the ninth new production at the Bavarian State Opera since its world première. Director Peter Konwitschny worked together with stage and costume designer Johannes Leiacker a team already well known in Munich for its much-respected Parsifal. Zubin Mehta conducted, shortly before being called to be General Music Director at the Bavarian State Opera. The title parts were interpreted by the American tenor Jon Frederic West, widely known for his Wagner-roles and Waltraud Meier, one of the greatest Isoldes of our time.
Who directed Tristan und Isolde?
Tristan und Isolde was directed by Peter Konwitschny, Brian Large.
Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
The principal cast of Tristan und Isolde includes Jon Fredric West, Kurt Moll, Waltraud Meier, Bernd Weikl, Marjana Lipovšek.
When was Tristan und Isolde released and how long is it?
Tristan und Isolde was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 4h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Tristan und Isolde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tristan und Isolde was composed by Richard Wagner.