Written By The Wagnerian on Monday, 2 May 2011 | 5:17:00 am
WNO announces a revival of Yannis Kokkos' excellent Tristan und Isolde during the summer 2012 season.
Lothar Koenigs to conduct . Jay Hunter Morris as Tristan, Ann Petersen as Isolde, Susan Bickley as Brangaene, Phillip Joll as Kurwenal, Matthew Best as King Marke and Simon Thorpe as Melot
I will provide more information as I get it. In the meantime - including booking information see here: WNO
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