Details

Part of the BBC Proms. In the first of his three appearances this season, Sir Simon Rattle evokes two pairs of history's most symbolic lovers - contrasting Berlioz's response to Shakespeare, and Wagner's to a medieval Celtic legend (the latter featuring two of today's leading Wagner singers, Ben Heppner and Violeta Urmana). Rattle has a long-standing relationship with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and together they offer a chance to hear two great romantic scores performed on instruments of the period. Finish time: approx. 20:30

Cast/Performers

Violeta Urmana (Isolde), Ben Heppner (Tristan), Franz-Josef Selig (King Mark), Sarah Connolly (Brangane), Timothy Robinson (Melot), Henk Neven (Kurwenal)

Creatives/Company

Conductor: Simon Rattle (Sir)
Company: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment