Tristan und Isolde

"Tristan und Isolde" is a tragic opera composed by Richard Wagner, based on a medieval romance. It tells the story of Tristan, a knight, and Isolde, an Irish princess, who fall deeply in love after drinking a love potion. Their intense passion leads to betrayal, conflict, and ultimately tragedy, as they struggle against the societal and personal consequences of their love. The opera explores themes of love, longing, fate, and the conflict between duty and desire, set to Wagner's rich, melodic music that enhances the emotional depth of the story.