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La Scala's Tristan und Isolde
With Tristan und Isolde, La Scala broadens its horizons and opens a new season in its history. In this production Daniel Barenboim, one of today's most admired and sought-after conductors, and Patrice Chéreau, internationally renowned opera-theatre-film director, fulfil a dream cherished and postponed since 1980.
"A sublime new version" in a "grave and shockingly intense performance" with "the veteran mezzo Waltraud Meier (as a) marvellous, poised, unflaggingly intelligent (Isolde)" – The New York Times
"Waltraud Meier's timbre is characterful... it unquestionably became the voice of a bewitching Irish princess, whose phrasing and gestures seemed at all times to flow naturally with the music." – Stephen Hastings, Opera News
Synopsis
Tristan and Isolde's unlikely relationship begins when Tristan kills Isolde's fiancé. When they mistakenly drink from the same love potion, they became hopelessly enamoured with each other. Their tumultuous love affair is further complicated as Isolde has been promised to Tristan's adopted father, King Marke.
Opera in 3 acts
Composer: Richard Wagner
Performed at: Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Approximate duration: 4 hours 20 minutes plus two 15 minute intermissions
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