The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde (2026)

Plot Summary

The electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her signature portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

Full Cast & Characters

Lise Davidsen

Isolde

Michael Spyres

Tristan

Ryan Speedo Green

King Marke

Ekaterina Gubanova

Brangäne

Tomasz Konieczny

Kurwenal

Thomas Glass

Melot

Ben Reisinger

Sailor's Voice

Jonas Hacker

Shepherd

Ben Brady

Steersman

Lisette Oropesa

Live in HD host

Simon Catillon

Tristan#2 (Fable Double)

Director & Crew

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