Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
“Richard Wagner's opera live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on September 11th, 2018”
Synopsis
Motivated by the love that bound him to Mathilda Wesendonck, Richard Wagner’s composition of Tristan und Isolde goes far beyond any simple operatic gesture. Peter Sellars’ production pours oil onto this troubled sea of emotions in an almost dematerialised setting bared of all earthly contingencies whilst Bill Viola presents the lovers’ initiatory quest for nirvana in videos detached from the stage, suspended like altarpieces.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars, Bill Viola
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars, Bill Viola
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Peter Sellars
Director
Bill Viola
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wagner: Tristan und Isolde.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Wagner: Tristan und Isolde.
list13
Similar Titles to Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.1
6.6
7.5
8.0
6.9
8.5
8.0
7.2
6.0
7.0
6.5
6.0
More Like Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagner: Tristan und Isolde about?
Motivated by the love that bound him to Mathilda Wesendonck, Richard Wagner’s composition of Tristan und Isolde goes far beyond any simple operatic gesture. Peter Sellars’ production pours oil onto this troubled sea of emotions in an almost dematerialised setting bared of all earthly contingencies whilst Bill Viola presents the lovers’ initiatory quest for nirvana in videos detached from the stage, suspended like altarpieces.
Who directed Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was directed by Peter Sellars, Bill Viola.
Who stars in Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
The principal cast of Wagner: Tristan und Isolde includes Andreas Schager, Martina Serafin, René Pape, Matthias Goerne, Ekaterina Gubanova.
When was Wagner: Tristan und Isolde released and how long is it?
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was composed by Richard Wagner.