The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde (2016)

Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde Live at The Metropolitan Opera, New York on October 8th, 2016

The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde (2016) poster

Met audiences were fascinated by Mariusz Treliński’s gripping, visionary production of Wagner’s epic opera. In the daunting title roles of the doomed lovers, Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton are passionate, overwhelming, and heartbreaking as they battle every obstacle that separates them from their true destiny. René Pape is King Marke, betrayed not only by Isolde but by Tristan, the man he most trusts and loves like a son. With Ekaterina Gubanova as Isolde’s confidante Brangäne and Evgeny Nikitin as Kurwenal, Tristan’s loyal lieutenant. Simon Rattle conducts a surging, shimmering account of Wagner’s monumental score.

Director: Mariusz Treliński
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 259 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Wagner
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera, arthurian opera

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde about?
Met audiences were fascinated by Mariusz Treliński’s gripping, visionary production of Wagner’s epic opera. In the daunting title roles of the doomed lovers, Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton are passionate, overwhelming, and heartbreaking as they battle every obstacle that separates them from their true destiny. René Pape is King Marke, betrayed not only by Isolde but by Tristan, the man he most trusts and loves like a son. With Ekaterina Gubanova as Isolde’s confidante Brangäne and Evgeny Nikitin as Kurwenal, Tristan’s loyal lieutenant. Simon Rattle conducts a surging, shimmering account of Wagner’s monumental score.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde was directed by Mariusz Treliński.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde stars Nina Maria Stemme, Ekaterina Gubanova, Stuart Skelton, Evgeny Nikitin, René Pape, MET Orchestra.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde has a runtime of 4h 19m (259 minutes).
What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde is a Drama, Music film.
Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde produced?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde?
The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.