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What you loved about Tristan und Isolde

Read a selection of critics' and audience reactions to Tristan und Isolde

The curtain has now gone up on our production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde.

Nikolaus Lehnhoff’s dream-like production returned, with leading Wagnerian singers and orchestral forces led by Glyndebourne Music Director Robin Ticciati.

Read what the critics and audience had to say about the production.

Critics

‘this superb revival combines mythic grandeur and humanity’
★★★★★

The Telegraph

‘Irresistibly gorgeous – I was in a trance’

The i Newspaper

‘A beautifully abstracted production

The Times

‘sonically stunning

Opera Now

‘Wagner fans lucky enough to experience it are in for a real treat

The Stage

Audience

‘An absorbing and totally satisfying performance.’

Audience comment

‘Orchestral playing out of this world with the finest voices I have ever heard in these roles’

Audience comment

‘One of the best Tristan performance I have attended’

Audience comment


Tristan und Isolde is on stage until 23 August 2024  – last remaining tickets on sale now!


Image credits: Tristan und Isolde, Festival 2024. Photography by ASH.

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