Tristan and Isolde
Opus Metaphysicum: an empty phrase? In ‘Richard Wagner in Bayreuth’, Nietzsche described Tristan und Isolde as an “opus metaphysicum”. Dr Fend of King’s College, London asks, ‘Do philosophical concepts still offer any context to listen to, and think about Wagner’s operas today? Michael Fend studied Musicology (with Carl Dahlhaus), German Literature and Philosophy at the… Continue reading Opus Metaphysicum: an empty phrase?
A Couple of Interesting Items The Barbirolli Society has just released a new CD of Tristan und Isolde Act 2 from the 1954 Proms. They would be very happy to offer members of The Wagner Society copies of this CD at £9 (UK postage £1.20 for 1 or 2 CDs, then an additional 60p… Continue reading June2020news
Tristan und Isolde from Bayreuth A production from the 1980s with René Kollo and Joanna Meier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdjFBW-S3z0
