Tristan and Isolde by Wagner, Richard, Κυρ 25 Ιαν 2015, Aπό (2015/2015), Σκηνοθετημένο από Claus Guth, αγωγός John Fiore, Opernhaus, Zurich, Switzerland

Tristan and Isolde In a fascinating way, Tristan und Isolde is closely linked to Richard Wagner's years in Zurich, more precisely to his relationship with Mathilde Wesendonck, his patron's wife and muse for this exceptional work, which left a lasting mark on music history. Claus Guth's gripping and psychologically subtle staging starts with this extramarital passion, which runs counter to the bourgeois morality of the time it was written. The protagonists move in spaces that could have existed in the Villa Wesendonck. The intimacy that this reading derives from Tristan repeatedly falls into the confines of social pressure, which turns the lovers into outsiders. Their only escape is in death. Nina Stemme, currently one of the most sought-after Wagner interpreters, and Michelle Breedt can be seen in the revival as Isolde and Brangäne after their great success in the premiere. With Stephen Gould as Tristan, they have another experienced Wagner singer at their side. Matti Salminen as Marke and John Lundgren as Kurwenal complete the star-studded cast.