Description

Richard Wagner: "Tristan & Isolde" DVD - A Majestic Performance from the Bayerische Staatsoper

UPC: 4006680100562

Product Features

Title: Richard Wagner: Tristan & Isolde - Opera in Three Acts
Performers: Jon Fredric West (Tristan), Waltraud Meier (Isolde), Kurt Moll (King Marke), Bernd Weikl (Kurwenal), Claes H. Ahnsjö (Melot)
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Orchestra: Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Chorus: Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper
Chorus Master: Udo Mehrpohl
Stage Director: Peter Konwitschny
Stage & Costume Design: Johannes Leiacker
Lighting Design: Michael Bauer
Producer: Michael Peter
Directed for Television & Video: Brian Large
Production: Bayerischer Rundfunk in association with RM Associates
Recording: Nationaltheater Munich, Münchner Opernfestspiele 1998
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
Picture Format: 16:9 HDTV
Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Region Code: 2, 5
Running Time: 241 Min
ISBN: 4006680100562

Overview

Richard Wagner's Tristan & Isolde is a monumental work in the operatic canon, known for its profound exploration of love, longing, and destiny. This DVD captures the acclaimed 1998 performance from the Münchner Opernfestspiele, featuring Jon Fredric West as Tristan and Waltraud Meier as Isolde, with the Bayerisches Staatsorchester under the baton of the legendary Zubin Mehta. Directed by Peter Konwitschny, this production is known for its intense emotional depth and innovative staging. The opera is beautifully brought to life with the support of the Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper and the artistic direction of Brian Large for television and video.

Interesting Facts

Iconic Conductor: Zubin Mehta, one of the most celebrated conductors of our time, leads the Bayerisches Staatsorchester in a performance that is both musically and emotionally powerful.
Legendary Cast: Waltraud Meier's portrayal of Isolde is widely regarded as one of the definitive interpretations of the role, known for her intense dramatic expression and vocal mastery.
Innovative Staging: Peter Konwitschny's direction is noted for its modern approach, adding new layers of meaning to Wagner's timeless tale of love and tragedy.