Credits:

Peter Schneider

Description:

Capturing the here and now of the Bayreuth Festivalthe first video release in nearly 10 years! Finally available!The latest live recording from the Bayreuth Festival by Opus Arte. Following the *Ring* CD, this second release features footage of *Tristan und Isolde* recorded in 2009. Director Christoph Martaler employed a variety of innovative techniques to visualize the inner conflicts and contradictions of the lovers, who have fallen into a fate of love. With Smiths Tristan embodying the elegance of a knight and Theorins Isolde overwhelming listeners with her powerful singing, this is truly a *Tristan* fit for the new century. On Blu-ray, you can watch the conductors perspective on a split screen throughout the entire performance!Columbia Music Entertainment