Tristan und Isolde – A Wagner Masterpiece (3xDVD Set)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337015220
• Product Type: DVD – Live Opera Recording
• Genre: Opera, Classical Music
• Language: German (Original) with multilingual subtitles (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese)
• Recording Date: Recorded live at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 2016
• Running Time: 3 hours 59 minutes
• Format: 3 DVD
• Picture Format: NTSC 16:9 High Definition
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview

Experience the epic intensity of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde in this acclaimed production from Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. Directed by Pierre Audi and conducted by Daniele Gatti, this performance has received high praise in Paris and Rome. It features outstanding portrayals by Andreas Schager as Tristan and Rachel Nicholls as Isolde, with robust support from a world-class orchestra and choir. Filmed in high definition and mastered from an original source, this production captures the timeless drama and emotional depth of Wagner’s masterpiece with a minimalist yet evocative stage design that brings the opera into a realm of abstraction and raw passion.

Product Features

• Live Opera Experience:
  Filmed live at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma in 2016, this production immerses viewers in Wagner’s dramatic narrative through a visually and sonically stunning presentation.

• Visionary Direction:
  Under the innovative direction of Pierre Audi, the production is celebrated for its minimalist approach that distills the essence of the opera to its most powerful emotional core.

• Outstanding Performances:
  Andreas Schager delivers a vocally compelling Tristan, while Rachel Nicholls captivates as Isolde. The supporting cast, including Michelle Breedt and Brett Polegato, contributes to a performance marked by ecstasy and overwhelming emotion.

• World-Class Musical Leadership:
  Daniele Gatti leads the Orchestra and Choir of Teatro dell'Opera di Roma with remarkable intensity, unleashing a soundscape that has been lauded by critics as overwhelming and transcendent.

• Multilingual Accessibility:
  Enjoy the opera with subtitles available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, and Japanese, making this production accessible to a global audience.

• High-Definition Quality:
  Presented in NTSC 16:9 high-definition format with both PCM Stereo and immersive DTS 5.1 surround sound, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience.

Interesting Facts

Acclaimed Direction and Minimalist Staging

• Detail: Director Pierre Audi’s approach is noted for its subtractive style—presenting the narrative in a minimalist, abstract dimension that strips away excess and heightens emotional intensity. This innovative vision has earned high acclaim from publications such as II Messagero and KlassikInfo.de.

Powerful Musical Leadership

• Detail: Conductor Daniele Gatti’s interpretation has been praised for unleashing an overwhelming emotional force from the orchestra and choir, transforming Wagner’s score into a breathtaking auditory experience.

International Collaboration

• Detail: This production is the result of a successful co-production with Theatre des Champs-Élysées, De Nationale Opera Amsterdam, and Rai Com, reflecting a significant international effort to bring Wagner’s work to a worldwide audience.

Track Listing (Chapters)

(Note: Detailed chapter timings can be accessed via the DVD menu.)

• Act 1: Introduction & The Fateful Encounter
• Act 2: The Turmoil of Love & Despair
• Act 3: Climax & Transcendence

Publishers

Produced in collaboration with Rai Com and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, this DVD release is backed by C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, public performance, or broadcast is strictly prohibited.

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