OperaWire Podcast Features a Conversation About the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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On Episode 12 of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco Salazar summarize the Oscars and how opera became a central part of the evening, giving their final thoughts on Timothée Chalamet’s controversial comments. They also talk about “Tristan und Isolde” at the Metropolitan Opera and recent productions of “Treemonisha” and “Turandot” at the Washington National Opera and Florida Grand Opera, {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Headline Met Opera’s Live in HD of ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season is set to continue with Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” on Saturday, March 21. The new production by director Yuval Sharon stars Lise Davidsen as Isolde and Michael Spyres as Tristan. The cast also features mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Kurwenal, and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as King Marke. Yannick {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

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(Credit: Karen Almond) In his book, “A New Philosophy of Opera,” director Yuval Sharon notes that “Tristan und Isolde,” alongside “Pelléas et Mélisande” are not only two of the most difficult operas to stage, but “seem like a losing proposition” for any director to take on. He reflects on how oftentimes, director’s attempt to “find physical form for what the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Adds One Performance of ‘Tristan und Isolde’ Due to High Demand

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(Photo: Karen Almond / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has added an additional performance of “Tristan und Isolde” due to overwhelming demand. The company said that the additional performance will be on April 4, at 12 p.m. and tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 9, at 12 p.m. ET. The cast will include soprano Lise Davidsen as Isolde, {…}

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Teatro Carlo Felice Genova 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

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(Photo: Marcello-Orselli) “Tristan und Isolde” is a colossal work, not only for its length (five hours, including two 30-minute intermissions), or for the influence of the famous Tristan chord on Western music, but also for the symbolism it represents. Wagner was hugely influenced by Schopenhauer’s philosophy when he wrote this masterpiece, while conducting an affair with Mathilde, the wife of {…}

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OperaWire Podcast Features a Conversation about the Metropolitan Opera, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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On Episode # 8 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Met Opera’s financial issues, opera’s connection to “Heated Rivalry,” the new “Tristan und Isolde” production, and the Oscars. Listen here: Or watch on Youtube:

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Tilmann Unger & Marjorie Owens Lead Teatro Carlo Felice’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Teatro Carlo Felice is set to present a new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde.” The production, which is set to run between Feb. 13 and 22, 2026, will be conducted by Donato Renzetti and staged by Laurence Dale. The cast will feature Tilmann Unger (Tristan), Evgeny Stavinsky (King Marke), Marjorie Owens (Isolde), Nicolò Ceriani (Kurwenal), Saverio Fiore (Melot), {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu to Stream Lise Davidsen’s First ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to stream “Tristan und Isolde” on Feb. 15, 2026. The company announced that the production, which was recorded during the company’s run, will be presented on Liceu OPERA+. Lise Davidsen and Clay Hilley lead the cast which also includes Tomasz Konieczny, Roger Padullés, Ekaterina Gubanova, Albert Casals, and Milan Perišić. Bárbara Lluch directed {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to premiere a new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” The new production will be directed by Yuval Sharon in his company-debut and will star Lise Davidsen in her long-anticipated company role debut as Isolde. She will be joined by tenor Michael Spyres stars as Tristan, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as {…}

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OperaWire Podcast Features a Conversation About the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Headline Met Opera’s Live in HD of ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

Metropolitan Opera Adds One Performance of ‘Tristan und Isolde’ Due to High Demand

Teatro Carlo Felice Genova 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

OperaWire Podcast Features a Conversation about the Metropolitan Opera, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Tilmann Unger & Marjorie Owens Lead Teatro Carlo Felice’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Gran Teatre del Liceu to Stream Lise Davidsen’s First ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Tristan und Isolde’