Tristan und Isolde Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.80/10 from 57 votes
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Synopsis

Tristan und Isolde is Wagner's opera in 3 acts set in legendary Brittany and Cornwall, with a tragic love story revolving around the themes of love, night, and death.

Isolde is being brought from Ireland to Cornwall by Tristan to be the bride of his uncle, King Mark. Isolde is angry at Tristan because he slew Morold, Isolde's betrothed, who came from Ireland to exact tribute from Cornwall. However, when she sees Tristan, her feelings begin to change. She plans to poison him, but when she and Tristan drink from the same cup, it turns out that Brangäne, her maid and confidante, has filled it with a love potion.

At King Mark's castle, the young lovers meet at night for trysts, while Brangäne stands guard. Mark and his courtiers go off hunting one night, and Brangäne warns Isolde Melot, Tristan's supposed friend, has arranged the nocturnal hunt as a trap. Isolde and Tristan disregard this and sing love songs to each other. Then King Mark, Melot and the courtiers burst in on them as the sun begins to rise. Mark asks how they could do this; Tristan says he is willing to go into the realm of night, and Isolde says she will follow him there. Melot and Tristan have a swordfight, and Tristan allows himself to be wounded.

In Act 3, Tristan is dying at his castle in Brittany. His servant and friend, Kurwenal, watches over him. They watch for a ship that will bring Isolde, and at last she comes. They share a last moment of love, then he dies in her arms. A second ship arrives with King Mark, who plans to let Tristan and Isolde remain together. Kurwenal attacks them and is slain; Isolde falls on to Tristan's body, dying of grief.

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User reviews

Paul Roberts
1/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Tristan und Isolde failed to captivate me and left me feeling underwhelmed by its execution and interpretation of such a legendary and emotionally charged love story.

Dorothy Roberts
1/10

The Tristan und Isolde soundtrack felt repetitive and lacked dynamic range, making it difficult to stay engaged throughout the entire opera.

Nancy Lee
3/10

The pacing of the music at times felt sluggish, dragging down the overall momentum of the opera and making certain scenes feel longer and more tedious than necessary.

Donna Phillips
5/10

The musical themes in Tristan und Isolde are incredibly powerful and emotional, perfectly capturing the intense love and tragedy of the story.

Ashley Nelson
2/10

Some of the musical motifs felt clichéd and predictable, failing to evoke a genuine sense of tragedy and emotional depth in the storyline.

Kimberly Wilson
7/10

The Tristan und Isolde opera's soundtrack beautifully captures the tragic love story with its powerful and emotional orchestration, creating a hauntingly romantic atmosphere that perfectly conveys the themes of love, night, and death.

Laura Nelson
6/10

The use of leitmotifs throughout the opera is brilliant, helping to weave together the themes of love, night, and death in a cohesive and compelling way.

Ashley Smith
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Tristan und Isolde is a masterpiece of operatic music, immersing the listener in the tragic love story and leaving a lasting impact with its emotional depth and beauty.

Mary Turner
7/10

The use of leitmotifs in the opera's score adds layers of meaning and symbolism, enhancing the storytelling and helping to convey the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters in a profound and moving way.

Donna Hill
10/10

The use of leitmotifs in the opera's music is masterful, with each character and theme having its own distinct musical motif. This adds depth and complexity to the storytelling, allowing the audience to connect on a deeper level with the characters and their emotions. The music truly becomes a character in itself, weaving a powerful and emotional tapestry throughout the opera.

Mary Allen
6/10

The orchestration in the opera is masterful, enhancing the drama and tension of the plot with its sweeping melodies and rich harmonies.

Daniel Perez
5/10

The vocal performances in Tristan und Isolde are stunning, with the singers conveying the complex emotions of the characters with depth and nuance.

Patricia Williams
5/10

The way Wagner builds tension and suspense through the music, particularly in the climactic moments of the opera, is truly captivating and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

Amanda Nelson
8/10

The music in Tristan und Isolde effectively portrays the evolution of Isolde's feelings towards Tristan, from anger and resentment to profound love and longing, adding depth and complexity to the characters' emotional journey throughout the opera.

Donald Turner
9/10

The Tristan und Isolde opera's soundtrack beautifully captures the intense emotions of the tragic love story between the two protagonists. The music perfectly conveys the themes of love, night, and death, creating a haunting and mesmerizing atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.

James King
2/10

The orchestration of the music sometimes overshadowed the vocal performances, making it challenging to fully appreciate the singers' efforts and emotional delivery.