Fanfare, January 1st, 2008
WAGNER Tristan und Isolde * Daniel Barenboim, cond; René Kollo (Tristan); Johanna Meier (Isolde); Matti Salminen (King Marke); Hermann Becht (Kurwenal); Hanna Schwarz (Brangäne); Robert Schunk (Melot, A young sailor); Martin Egel (Helmsman); Bayreuth Festival O & Ch * DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 000916309 (2 DVDs: 245:00) Absolutely stunning from a visual standpoint, this Bayreuth Tristan und Isolde was filmed at the Festspielhaus over nine days in October of 1983. The production was both designed and directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. He utilizes a color palette that's virtually limited to gray...
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