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Tristan and Isolde: Richard Wagner

About the Event

Submerge yourself in a sea of emotion as Wagner's passionate score brings the fabled lovers to life. Rachel Nicholls sings Isolde, opposite Torsten Kerl, in a new production by Pierre Audi with Daniele Gatti at the helm.

The pinnacle of German romantic opera, Tristan is a profound exploration of the human condition, dealing with the timeless themes of jealousy, revenge, and duty in the face of absolute love that lasts unto death. In a medieval story that continues to resonate for modern audiences, Wagner pushes the limits of harmony and tonality, creating a sound world that evokes the eternal, and crowning this as his true master‐work.

Pierre Audi's recent Ring Cycle in Amsterdam attracted much acclaim — a good omen as he scales this operatic Everest. With a star‐studded cast that includes some of the world's most admired dramatic voices, and the Orchestre National de France at his disposal, renowned Wagnerian Daniele Gatti has all the resources required to create a truly memorable performance of a work that has often been called 'perfect'.

Sung in German, with French surtitles

Cast / Production

Conductor, Daniele Gatti
Director, Pierre Audi
Dramaturgy, Willem Bruls
Design, Christof Hetzer
Lighting, Jean Kalman

Tristan: Torsten Kerl
Isolde: Rachel Nicholls
King Marke: Steven Humes
Kurwenal: Brett Polegato
Melot: Andrew Rees
Brangaene: Michelle Breedt
A shepherd, A young sailor: Marc Larcher
The Steersman: Francis Dudziak

Orchestre National de France
Choir of Radio France

Conductor, Stéphane Petitjean

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