Credits:

Robert Dean Smith,Irene Theorin,Michelle Breedt,Jukka Rasilainen,Robert Holl,Ralf Lukas,Clemens Bieber,Arnold Bezuyen,Martin Snell,Peter Schneider,Bayreuth Festival Chorus,Bayreuth Festival Orchestra

Description:

A live recording of the 2009 production of "Tristan und Isolde," directed by Christoph Martaler and newly produced at the Bayreuth Festival in 2009, which ushered in the Catherina Wagner era. The title role is played by Robert Dean Smith, a neat knight, and Irene Theorin, a powerful singer. The Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Peter Schneider, support the entire production, adding a new chapter to Bayreuth's "Tristan und Isolde". [Tristan: Robert Dean Smith, Isolde: Irene Theorin, Brangene: Michel Briet, Krvenal: Jukka Rasilainen, King Marke: Robert Holl, Melote: Ralf Lucas, Young Sailor: Clemens Biber, Shepherd: Arnold Bezuyen, Martin Snell, conductor: Peter Schneider, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra & Chorus