SERIES: The Tristan Mysteries

Pieces in Series 5
Licensor WNYC
Producer(s) WNYC Radio
Formats Commentary, Documentary, Limited Series
Topics Entertainment, Historical, Music
Produced May, 2007
Added to PRX June 6, 2007
 

Summary:

Wagner's classic love story, "Tristan und Isolde" revealed.

Website:

http://www.wnyc.org/music

Additional Credits and Funding:

WNYC Executive Producer, Limor Tomer; Series Host and Producer, Amy O'Leary. The Tristan mysteries is supported, in part, by a grant from the corporation for Public broadcasting

Tones:

Edgy, Sound Rich, Thoughtful

Language:

English

Description:

Five part series about the impact and legacy of Richard Wagner's Opera "Tristan und Isolde." Participants include: Peter Sellars, Terrence McNally, Mark Morris, Bill Viola, Ben Heppner, Joe Horowitz, as well as Wagner neophytes, students and a soprano who wishes to remain annonymous.