Opera

Tristan und Isolde

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde opera returns to the Met, exploring love, desire, and dissolution through one of opera’s most demanding scores.

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde is a legendary opera, famed for its sweeping score and timeless tale of forbidden love, appealing to opera lovers and newcomers alike.

This production introduces a new Met staging by Yuval Sharon, the first American director to stage opera at Bayreuth.

Themes of passion, longing, and fate are brought to life with lush orchestration, evocative staging, and unforgettable duets.

Conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the Met, the score unfolds as Wagner’s meditation on longing, suspension, and transcendence. Book your Tristan und Isolde opera tickets!

The story

Set in a mythical medieval world, Tristan und Isolde follows the forbidden romance between the Cornish knight Tristan and the Irish princess Isolde. Bound by duty but consumed by passion, their love defies kingdoms and fate, leading to a series of tragic and transformative events. As loyalty and desire collide, the lovers are swept toward a destiny that neither can escape. Will love conquer all, or will it be their undoing?

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Show details

Categories: Opera, Classic, Romance, Drama

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House

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Facilities: Bar, restaurant, restrooms, lounge, elevators, cloakroom

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, ramps, elevators

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Lise Davidsen as Isolde, Michael Spyres as Tristan, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, Tomasz Konieczny as Kurwenal, and Ryan Speedo Green as King Marke.

Composer: Richard Wagner

Director: Yuval Sharon

Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Set design: Es Devlin

Costume design: Clint Ramos

Lighting design: John Torres

Video design: Ruth Hogben

Projection design: Jason H. Thompson

Choreography: Annie-B Parson

Chorus director: Tilman Michael

Additional info

This show is suitable for all ages.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Note: Please note that video cameras will be in operation during the March 17 and March 21 performances as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions.

Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.

Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.

Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show

Frequently asked questions about Tristan und Isolde

Q: How much do Tristan und Isolde opera tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is Tristan und Isolde playing in New York?

A: The opera is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 4 hours and 50 minutes, including two intermissions.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: The opera tells the story of Tristan, a knight, and Isolde, an Irish princess, whose forbidden love leads to passion, conflict, and tragedy.

Q: Is the opera suitable for children?

A: There’s no strict age limit, it is suitable for all ages.

Q: What language is Tristan und Isolde sung in?

A: It is sung in German, with projected titles in English, German, and Spanish.

Q: What makes Tristan und Isolde a must-see opera?

A: Wagner’s score, the epic love story, and the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed production make this a standout for opera fans and newcomers alike.

Q: Is Tristan und Isolde suitable for first-time opera audiences?

A: It is best suited for viewers comfortable with long runtimes and slow-building musical structures.

Q: What makes the music historically important?

A: Wagner’s score reshaped harmony and musical tension, influencing Western music far beyond opera.

Q: What is Isolde’s final aria?

A: The opera concludes with Mild und leise, often called the Liebestod, one of opera’s most studied endings.

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If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.

Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.