Tristan und Isolde: Wagner's Timeless Opera

UPC: 807280005790

Product Features

• Composer: Richard Wagner
• Opera Title: Tristan und Isolde
• Librettist: Richard Wagner
• Main Cast: Jon Fredric West (Tristan), Kurt Moll (King Marke), Waltraud Meier (Isolde), Bernd Weikl (Kurwenal), Claes H. Annsju (Melot), Marjana Lipovšek (Brangäne), Kevin Conners (Shepherd), Hans Wilbrink (Helmsman), Ulrich Ress (Young Sailor)
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Stage Director: Peter Konwitschny
• Chorus Master: Udo Mehrpohl
• Orchestra and Chorus: Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper
• Stage & Costume Design: Johannes Leiacker
• Lighting Design: Michael Bauer
• Producer: Michael Peter
• Directed for TV and Video by: Brian Large
• Production Year: 1998
• Running Time: 241 minutes
• DVD Format: DVD 9 & DVD 5, NTSC, Dual Layer
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Subtitles: German (Original Language), English, French, Dutch, Korean

Overview

"Tristan und Isolde," Richard Wagner's opera in three acts, presents a deeply moving narrative of love and loss, anchored in the legendary Celtic tale. This production, captured live from the Nationaltheater München in 1998, features stunning performances by Jon Fredric West, Waltraud Meier, Kurt Moll, and Bernd Weikl under the baton of the renowned conductor Zubin Mehta. The Bayerisches Staatsorchester and Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper bring Wagner's complex and richly textured music to life, complemented by innovative stage direction from Peter Konwitschny and atmospheric design by Johannes Leiacker. This DVD edition, offering over four hours of gripping drama and sublime music, is a must-have for opera enthusiasts and Wagner aficionados alike.

Interesting Facts

• Wagner's Innovation: "Tristan und Isolde" is celebrated for its advanced use of chromaticism, ambiguous tonality, and the Tristan chord, which marked a significant development in the music of the late 19th century.
• Legacy: The opera has profoundly influenced the development of Western music, inspiring composers from Mahler to Schoenberg with its emotional depth and structural innovation.
• Production: This particular production by the Bayerische Staatsoper is noted for its modern interpretation and the emotional intensity of its performances, directed by Brian Large, a respected figure in broadcasting opera and classical music.

Key Credits

• Composer and Librettist: Richard Wagner
• Performers: Jon Fredric West, Waltraud Meier, Kurt Moll, Bernd Weikl, and others
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Production Company: Bayerischer Rundfunk in association with RM Associates

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