[Met Performance] CID:106120



Tristan und Isolde
Metropolitan Opera House, Thu, November 6, 1930




Tristan und Isolde (194)
Richard Wagner | Richard Wagner
Tristan
Rudolf Laubenthal

Isolde
Gertrude Kappel

Kurwenal
Friedrich Schorr

Brangäne
Karin Branzell

King Marke
Ivar Andresen

Melot
Arnold Gabor

Sailor's Voice
Hans Clemens

Shepherd
George Meader

Steersman
James Wolfe


Conductor
Artur Bodanzky


Director
Ernst Lert

Set Designer
Joseph Urban

Costume Designer
Mathilde Castel-Bert





Tristan und Isolde received seven performances this season.

Review 1:

Review of Quaintance Eaton in Musical America

The Initial 'Tristan'

The season's first "Tristan" at the Metropolitan, on Thursday night, Nov. 6, provided only two periods of illusion, with eyes either opened or closed. The best was Ivar Andresen's portrayal of King Mark, which filled the eye with dignity. His emotion needed no strenuous gestures for impression, but emphasized a telling repose. The Bayreuth bass's singing was not everything we believe it can be, but it was of a superior brand, at that. Friedrich Schorr in the role of Kurvenal was the other pleasant contemplation, for this artist fills with distinction each character he undertakes.

Mme. Kappel was not in her best form vocally, although a new wig and another costume in the first act dispelled some of the awkwardness which usually attends her Irish princess. Mr. Laubenthal's familiar portrait of the hero does not change much from season to season, and there is little reason for re-[evaluating] the question of his lyricism. Mme. Branzell boasted new golden locks, and balanced her somewhat hectic characterization of Brangäne with an excellent display of voice. Hans Clemens, a tenor newcomer, was the Sailor; Arnold Gabor sang Melot; George Meader was again the Shepherd, and James Wolfe the Steersman.



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