San Francisco Opera presents Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde from October 19 to November 5, featuring conductor Eun Sun Kim and director Paul Curran in his company debut. The production stars Simon O’Neill as Tristan and Anja Kampe as Isolde, alongside Kwangchul Youn as King Marke, Annika Schlicht as Brangäne, and Wolfgang Koch as Kurwenal. This legendary opera explores a tragic love story that transcends death, capturing the essence of yearning through Wagner’s intricate score.
Cast and Creative team for Tristan und Isolde at San Francisco Opera
Cast
Simon O’Neill
Tristan
Anja Kampe
Isolde
Kwangchul Youn
King Marke
Wolfgang Koch
Kurwenal
Annika Schlicht
Brangäne
Christopher Oglesby
A Sailor
Christopher Oglesby
A Shepherd
Thomas Kinch
Melot
Samuel Kidd
A Steersman
Creative Team
Eun Sun Kim
Conductor
Paul Curran
Director
Robert Innes Hopkins
Production Designer
David Martin Jacques
Lighting Designer
John Keene
Chorus Director
Dave Maier
Fight Director
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