Wagner's Romantic epic

A tale as old as time, (or at least one thousand years), Tristan and Isolde has long been considered the ultimate tale of passionate, romantic love in forbidden circumstances. With universal themes of all-consuming love and bitter-sweet tragedy, it fits perfectly into Wagner's repertoire of epics. Presented this season in a new staging from Yuval Sharon (making his Met debut), enjoy the story for the first time or return again to see this epic romance play out, starring Michael Spyres and Lise Davison as the titular lovers.

What Is The Story of Tristan and Isolde?

King Mark of Cornwall has plenty to be worried about: his enemy Morholt of Ireland is threatening invasion and a charismatic stranger, Tristan has turned up in their midst. Together they take on the fight and on winning, form a strong bond. But when Mark asks Tristan to go to Ireland and get the beautiful Isolde to be his bride, Tristan quickly falls in love with the enigmatic princess. On their return to Cornwall, their affair, aided by a nefarious love potion, carries on, causing chaos in the lives and the hearts of the three, with effects that will change all of them forever...