Tristan und Isolde(1999)
Tristan und Isolde Synopsis
Inspired by Wagner’s own tortured affair with the wife of his patron, this searing masterwork is based on Arthurian legend and tells of an illicit romance between a Breton nobleman and the Irish princess betrothed to his uncle and king. The composer’s larger-than-life sensibilities are on full display throughout the score: Along with intoxicating orchestral music that surges in tandem with the couple’s burgeoning passion and a chord left symbolically unresolved until the last moments of the opera, the opera also features one of the repertory’s most soaring and ecstatic final climaxes, as Isolde surrenders to a love so powerful that she transcends life itself.
Tristan und Isolde (1999) is a music and drama film directed by Brian Large, released on December 18, 1999 with a runtime of 3h 58m. It stars Ben Heppner, Jane Eaglen, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen and Katarina Dalayman. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Large
- Writers:
- Richard Wagner
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Susan Erben
- Composer:
- Richard Wagner
- Production:
- Unitel, The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Tristan und Isolde Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Heppner
as Tristan
Jane Eaglen
as Isolde
Hans-Joachim Ketelsen
as Kurwenal
Katarina Dalayman
as Brangäne
René Pape
as King Marke
- Brian Davis
Brian Davis
as Melot
- Anthony Dean Griffey
Anthony Dean Griffey
as A Sailor's Voice
Mark Schowalter
as A Sheperd
James Courtney
as Steersman
James Levine
as Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Brian Large, written by Richard Wagner, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Susan Erben.
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Tristan und Isolde Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Tristan und Isolde – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
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The main cast of Tristan und Isolde (1999) includes Ben Heppner, Jane Eaglen, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen, Katarina Dalayman and René Pape. The film was directed by Brian Large. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tristan und Isolde released?
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Tristan und Isolde was released on December 18, 1999 and runs for 3h 58m.
Is Tristan und Isolde worth watching?
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Tristan und Isolde (1999) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.