Mar 28th, 2008 · The Metropolitan Opera's production of Tristan und Isolde has endured horrible luck since it opened earlier this month. But for understudy Janice Baird, the mishaps meant her Met debut, taking on the lead role in mid-performance.
Apr 12th, 2007 · Wagner's immense Tristan and Isolde changed opera forever when it premiered in 1865. Now, video artist Bill Viola and director Peter Sellars are changing Tristan -- in a way Wagner might well have welcomed.
Jan 13th, 2006 · 'Tristan and Isolde': A Pleasantly Old-School Epic January 13, 2006 · Love stories come and go, but few have the durablity of Tristan & Isolde. People have been fascinated by this Dark Ages tale of star-crossed passion and devotion that would not die. Director Kevin Reynolds has turned out a satisfactory version of this story of manly men and fervent women.