The Epic Second Act

A tale almost a thousand years old, Tristan and Isolde has long been considered the ultimate tale of passionate, romantic love in forbidden circumstances. With its universal theme of all-consuming love and bitter-sweet tragedy, it fits perfectly into Wagner's repertoire of epics, and the composer's opera is often considered one of the greatest ever. Houston Symphony perform the entire second act under the baton of Juraj Valcuha, with a host of Houston's supremely talented singers and soloists bringing the epic to life!

What is the story of Tristan and Isolde?

King Mark of Cornwall has plenty to be worried about: his enemy Morholt of Ireland is threatening invasion and a charismatic stranger, Tristan has turned up at court. Together they take on the fight and on winning, form a strong bond. But when Mark asks Tristan to go to Ireland and get the beautiful Isolde to be his bride, Tristan quickly falls in love with the enigmatic princess. On their return to Cornwall, their affair, aided by a nefarious love potion, carries on, causing chaos in the lives and the hearts of the three, with effects that will change all of them forever...