How to Listen to and Understand Opera Season 1 Episode 26 Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, I
- November 1, 2023
- 46 min
Lectures 26 and 27 examine the contribution of the paradoxical Richard Wagner to operatic history. We look at Wagner's theories, his admiration for ancient Greek drama, and his invention of leitmotif. Schopenhauer's philosophy and its influence on Wagner's concept of music drama are also discussed. Finally, we examine Wagner's landmark opera Tristan und Isolde.