1. Tristan and Isolde Emotionalism Vs. Duty By: Richard Wagner Premiered in Munich, Germany June 10, 1865 Erin Perez ~ Courtney Rea ~ Lara Rudd   Jana Schleff ~ Mary Semich 

2. Background Originated in the 12 th and 13 th centuries Very popular & well known Multiple duplications Tristan waiting by the sea for Isolde

3. Production Libretto was difficult Roles very demanding Tristan & Isolde Drink the Love Potion

4. Road to Success Tried to produce in Vienna –Practices did not go well –Deemed unperformable by Vienna & canceled Next production in Munich –Deemed unsingable –Isolde caught a cold & postponed –Premier in June, 1865

5. Characters King Marke Isolde Brangane Tristan Kurvenal Melot Young Shepherd Young Sailor Tristan Dies in Isolde’s Arms

6. King Marke Bass Baritone King of Cornwall Wants Tristan to Rule Takes Isolde as a Bride

7. Isolde Soprano Princess of Ireland Engaged to Morold Healing Magic

8. Brangane Mezzo-soprano Isolde’s Maid Intermediary Mother Figure

9. Tristan Tenor Marke’s Nephew Injured by Morold Healed by Isolde

10. Kurvenal Baritone Knight of Cornwall Tristan’s Friend Intermediary & Minstral

11. Melot Baritone Villain Knight of Cornwall Jealous of Tristan

12. Reading Story time with Lara Tristan Says Farewell to Isolde

13. Music & Themes Prelude (heard earlier) –Prevalence & Eternalness of Love –Tristan chord  F, B, D#, G# Tristan!--Isolde!--Treuloser Holder! –Duet: Tristan & Isolde –First duet sung simultaneously

14. Tristan!--Isolde!--Treuloser Holder! Duet – Tristan & Isolde –Sung simultaneously –Expressions of Love –Pain of Duty –Sing of Theoretical Ideals Tristan & Isolde Drink the Love Potion

15. Emotionialism Vs. Duty Tristan –Loves Isolde –Duty for Marke Marke –Loves Tristan & Isolde –Duty for love! Isolde –Loves Tristan –Duty for Marke Tristan & Isolde Embracing

16. The End