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Tristan & Isolde
February 16, 19(m), 22, 25, 2012
The Dallas Opera
AT&T Performing Arts Center
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St. | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-443-1000
By 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. Only four performances!” TDO
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