Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts

Richard Wagner's «Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts» is a seminal work that revolutionizes the landscape of opera through its profound exploration of love, longing, and the metaphysical struggle between desire and fulfillment. Composed between 1857 and 1859, this opera transcends traditional narrative structures, employing innovative chromaticism and extended harmonic progressions that reflect the emotional intensity of its titular characters. The libretto, steeped in medieval legend, evokes a deep sense of yearning and existential despair, encapsulating Romantic ideals while foreshadowing modernist... Next