Tristan & Isolde, Richard Wagner
Sung in German with English supertitles.
Love and death are inexorably intertwined in this opera based upon an ancient Celtic legend. In this incomparable work, Wagner, through a combination of musical genius and the sheer force of his personality, shaped radical philosophical ideals about desire, sacrifice, and redemption into a groundbreaking work of art that continues to influence composers worldwide. This intense drama is sparked by a chance meeting and a powerful potion that drives a Cornish knight and an Irish princess — the wife of his mentor and king — into each other’s arms, creating a fiery love triangle that can only be fully consummated in death. The Dallas Opera has assembled an extraordinary cast for this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience, featuring projections by Elaine McCarthy, the creator of special video effects for the critically acclaimed world premiere of Moby-Dick.
Performances:
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7PM
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7PM
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7PM
