Wagner's Tristan und Isolde (The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: 2025/26 Season)

Introduction

The long-awaited legendary opera, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, returns to the cinema screen. As a highlight of The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (2025/26 Season), this screening is not just a feast for the eyes and ears, but an annual must-see event for opera enthusiasts.

Highlights

This production features a star-studded cast and creative team:

• Lise Davidsen: The radiant dramatic soprano tackles one of the most challenging roles: the Irish princess Isolde, exploring the profound themes of love and death in Wagner's masterpiece.
• Michael Spyres: Joins Davidsen to portray the love-intoxicated Tristan.
• Yuval Sharon: This production marks the Metropolitan Opera directing debut for Yuval Sharon, hailed by The New York Times as "one of the most visionary opera directors of this generation." As the first American to direct at the renowned Bayreuth Wagner Festival, his artistic perspective is highly anticipated.
• Yannick Nézet-Séguin: The Music Director of The Met will conduct this opera for the first time, bringing a fresh interpretation to Wagner’s grandiose score.

Cast

In addition to the leads, the cast includes:

• Ekaterina Gubanova: Returning as Brangäne.
• Tomasz Konieczny: Starring as Kurwenal, following his acclaimed performances in The Met's Der Fliegende Holländer and Der Ring des Nibelungen.
• Ryan Speedo Green: Making his major role debut at the Metropolitan Opera as King Marke.

Venue & Access

This screening will be shown in premium cinemas across Hong Kong, ensuring a high-quality audiovisual experience:

• Emperor Cinemas (Entertainment Building, Central)
• MOViE MOViE Pacific Place
• Premiere Elements

Please check the cinema schedules and join us to experience the breathtaking power of this operatic epic.