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Released
1983 · FILM

Tristan und Isolde

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Runtime
245 min
Language
DE
Music

Synopsis

A stellar cast, an accomplished conductor, and an innovative staging combine to create a *Tristan* for the ages. The 1983 performance at Bayreuth marked a significant moment in the world of opera. The ensemble featuring René Kollo, Johanna Meier, and Matti Salminen, conducted by Daniel Barenboim—then as now a devoted Wagner enthusiast—with the Bayreuth orchestra, inspired both singers and musicians to deliver a peak performance. The stage design by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle was a dreamlike visual achievement.

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Principal cast & crew: 10

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Craft leads on file

Designed by Jean Pierre Ponnelle

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