Wagner: Tristan and Isolde - Prelude and Liebestod | Waltraud Meier, Daniel Barenboim & WEDO

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We kindly ask our viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: p.dw.com/p/MF1G

[@michaelbuzanowski207]

Pay me

[@JohnAlexanderBerry]

Be reasonable Michael !@@michaelbuzanowski207

[@andrewzhang8512]

???@@michaelbuzanowski207

[@albertgerheim4149]

Set Western music on a new course. I took 2 senior-level elective courses in Music in a PhD program (long story). Opera and 20th century music. This Opera figured prominently in both courses.

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

Bravo to the Berlin audience for holding absolute stillness in the hall after the cutoff, until DB dropped his hands. Even the Maestro himself seemed reluctant to let go of the ephemeral moment. In the States, it seems there is invariably one lout who is compelled to scream "Braaaavaaaaaaaa!" in the split-second after the cutoff.

[@exentoliteratura7385]

el "Braaaavaaaaa!" es justo y necesario en el belcantismo, pero nunca en los wagnerianos...

[@hilanocarvalho3945]

The partiture that revolutionized the world of music. The most beautiful music ever wriitten indeed.

[@edgarsiwa7804]

The first time in my life I cry hearing Wagner !

[@rodgerraubach2753]

I attended a performance of Tristan und Isolde in Vienna, at the Staats Oper last year, and the performance of the Liebestod was magnificent; I was deeply moved and the elderly German gentleman in front of me was openly weeping ant the beauty and tragedy that unfolded before us. It was also the first Opera for my daughter. The applause was thunderous and lasted for nearly 15 minutes!

[@TonyBullough]

A real tearjerker. Not for its sadness, but for its beauty. Music from the gods.

[@raimondolagioia8387]

Oh Wagner. You have so many grievous faults, but for this piece alone you are forgiven. Heartwrenchingly gorgeous with intimations of the infinite and the cosmic. Utterly, unbearably sublime.

[@didzouille]

What a gifted woman. Absolutely beautiful. The voice of a true Wagner singer, strong enough to dominate the whole orchestra and extremely delicate and smooth when needed like in the final notes. ❤

[@dagmarmantzaris9374]

Göttliche Musik des göttlichen Genies Richard Wagner und noch dazu Waltraud Meier- grenzenlosester Genuss

[@1685mymusic]

She is an absolute Goddess!!!! Brought all 7000 people to their feet at the Albert Hall in Covent Garden’s Valkyrie. O E of the greatest performances of all time. God bless her!!!! X

[@zwiesland]

What a legend Waltraud Meier is. The looks on the choir members' faces says a lot. Professional singers mesmerized, stunned, entranced, with an absorbed smile. I am grateful to have heard her sing the Wesendonck Lieder in concert. This woman knows how to captivate every soul in a room.

[@klausheidemann3572]

Ich kann Daniel Barenboim nur unendlich dankbar sein, dass er dieses Orchester gegründet hat, in dem Musiker aus ursprünglich befeindeten Nationen zusammenspielen und somit eine Utopie, die schon im Finale der 9. von Beethoven ausgesprochen wird, Wirklichweit werden läßt. Und dass er das ausgerechnet mit Wagner tut - großen Dank an Waltraud Meyer - nötigt mir außerordentlich großen Respekt ab! Großartig, auch musikalisch. Viele friedliche Grüße von Klaus

[@shivamazon]

❤ The production is what you call perfect. However, I would like to add, the enormous amount of work involved in creating such a sound creates colour, space, form and balance. I am very moved by how engaged the orchestra is. Be the only one lives into and can see all the way into the soul and originates its power in an element that gives us listeners - what they themselves do not get, because, they work to create - what we get. Learning to listen is learning to linger. You see Wagner, you feel his spirit. Tragedy yes. It is what we are as humans. Many classical enthusiasts make the fatal mistake of comparing who is the best. Instead of watching and listening to the interaction. Many productions - especially classical records or LP's has been produced over many years. Some up to 7 years. Before it goes into production. Striving for perfection can be destructive, as mistakes are not mistakes, but provide a dynamic human content. The classical world is not to satisfy its audience by proving its perfection. The art of being alive. Unfortunately, this world has lost so many talented musicians and singers because it was ruined by bad talk and publicity, by people who do not understand or are capable of dynamic humanity and strive to turn art into a kind of sporting competition. And saying "the best" is not nice. Because I can say that Copenhagen has the best Wagner voices in the world. That's not the point. Even those who qualify as the best do not like that role at all. So if Opera is to survive, it is a strong necessity to open up to empathy and the ability to see the joy it is. Anyone can, when they have their heart and soul. Thank you for being able to experience this living space and thank you KZbin for making it possible for everyone to listen. Oh, if only we could get the very young involved, and let them play with words, thoughts and uplift others, instead of being derogatory and offensive or the bullies. A good unity is to lift, bring out the rare talents we have. We have many wagons, but unfortunately we are unable to bring them forward. Be aware and take care. All are good enough.❤

[@robertburke2253]

The definition (this particular piece of music) of SUBLIME; and it never gets old...

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to follow us in order to not miss out in the future 😊

[@bozidarsicel3884]

I had the greatest privilege to listen Ms. Meier many years ago with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and maestro Barenboim in Chicago Symphony Center in role of Isolde. It was and still is one of the most fascinating experiences I ever had. Ms. Meier touched me profoundly in all possible ways. It was evening to behold. CSO and maestro Barenboim was grandioso as always.

[@MarcoWriedt]

One of the greatest pieces of music of all time for me!

[@emanuelebarba4977]

you are not wrong

[@giannirizzi1031]

One of the greatest? Not "THE GREATEST?"

[@andrew1976williams]

I agree. It is Wagner's greatest music.

[@bettycaceres7904]

@@andrew1976williams Tan excelso que

[@bettycaceres7904]

@@andrew1976williams te saca muchas lagrimas Wagner y su Tristán e Isolda

[@flisscook8934]

I have performed this aria, however, I have never sounded like this amazing woman. What an incredible performance from all involved. It causes me to weep, endlessly. My heart opens out beyond this world.....

[@Hannes1896]

Her Intonation is awful

[@jesusvito]

I come here every now and then just to get that cathartic feeling... Home has never felt so good. Cheers fellow classicalphiles. Greetings from México

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you for your greetings from México. Please stay connected to DW Classical Music!

[@garethwilkinson3456]

I think I do the same. Many regards to you and indeed your people. Come to Britain some time and I'll buy you a beer. God bless Wagner.

[@dannycalley7777]

JAES.....................me too !!!!!!...........from the States

[@heloisanovaes5702]

It's hard to believe that something so magnificent can be produced mainly with the sound. It's pure magic when the musical notes get words...😢

[@314-casso]

Agreed, this is magnificent.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to follow us for the latest uploads!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to follow us for the latest uploads!

[@heloisanovaes5702]

Thank you very much

[@heloisanovaes5702]

Thank you very much.

[@heinrichlombard6416]

I take my hat off the Wagnerian singers! It’s definitely something you can or can’t do. The power it requires to sing above the music is incredible.

[@Jenny-pq5eu]

I am not a fañ of Wagner but I think this is the most beautiful piece of music ever written, I cry

[@TheJakecakes]

I recently came across it reading Spengler's Decline of the West. There is are so many references to art. You really need to delve in to achieve a full understanding of the text. He keeps referring to Tristan over and over. So I grabbed my head phones and dove in. Moved to tears and so thankful to know this beauty exists. Art stands on its own despite the channel. ❤

[@klausheidemann3572]

Was D.Barenboim mit der Errichtung dieses Orchesters geleistet hat, ist einfach ein unschätzbarer Beitrag zu Frieden und Versöhnung, die ja leider momentan eher nicht stattfindet! Aber dass er Wagner macht mit der grandiosen Waltraud Meier, ist ein Geschenk! Danke!

[@Bonn1770]

The infinite longing of this music touches my soul like no other.

[@TrevorduBuisson]

This is why music was invented. For this to be written! Simply an exquisite performance by everyone involved. Transcendental. Floating around the cosmos. Gorgeous. 😑😌😮💖🌌

[@FLOJo83]

So beautiful! The build up was so amazing! This is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful arias of all time

[@guillermobernasconi8129]

Today, November 2024, 18 years later of this magnificent performance, I thought of all the musicians that were transformed that night by the sublime masterpiece of Wagner ❤️❤️

[@alrichmond4341]

What amazing control of the orchestra Barenboim exerts - clearing pathways left and right for the soloist to shine. Bravo Maestro!

[@margaretham5832]

Such depth and intensity in interpretation is a rare experience in the confines of a concert hall. A sublime performance.

[@hugovallenas6838]

Such a great performance. Ms Meier is amazing from her clear phrasing to her precise musicianship and her colorful interpretation. A truly Wagnerian artist.

[@saltburner2]

Certainly. I was fortunate to hear one of her last Isoldes at the Berliner Staatsoper, and in Elektra at the Philharmonie.

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

That voice is tiny to be Wagnerian.

[@Roheryn100]

@@lissandrafreljord7913Dozens of productions disagree….😂😂😂 She has NO problem at 15:18.

[@Phil_Invest]

Beautiful, stirring music, performed to perfection. Apologies - I fail to describe how wonderful this is. Excellent picture and sound quality too.

[@JasLoney]

Well there's die Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall, and that's it. What a wonderful, tear-invoking performance! Like many listeners here, weeping to listen and also to watch the normally impassive faces of the choir members begin to break and their eyes also well up. It is the sublimity of love in all its forms. Simply unbelievable music, a memorable performance. We thank you all

[@jeanhornisch7123]

So berührende, wunderschöne Musik& Gesang. Es geht ganz tief in mein Herz! Dankeschön dafür! 🎼🎧🎶🌹🙏❤️👏

[@johffmann7747]

Chopin

[@MD-md4th]

“There’s die Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall, and that’s it.” What on Earth does that mean?

[@Privstuff]

Superb!. What a voice!. What a Maestro and orchestra!. Tears streamed down my face listening to such bliss!.

[@jamestaylor6053]

Same here whenever I'm listening to this one of best-written masterpieces of heavenly sublime music!

[@Milen_Nachev]

My dear Daniel, conducting is a profession. The enthusiasm and excitement can not cover the lack of technical skills and proper conductors' techniques. A huge respect for you, and your musicality! You deserved it! With my deepest admiration and respect!.

[@andriesbartels3454]

Awesome. What a tension builds up. Very good orchestra. Barenboim is and remains a great master. Magnificent. Beautiful passionate performance by Waltraud Meier.

[@tomaburque]

Between my 4K monitor and my new Tannoy computer speakers, all this high quality classical music on KZbin now is a dream come true. Barenboin is a legend. What a gift.

[@nealmclain6122]

Note how Barenboim opens his mouth at the point where Meier is to begin singing. The ultimate visual que.

[@SteveL2012]

Wow, she absolutely radiates the music and text. Beautiful.

[@pedrolopestenor1075]

Absolutely love Waltraud Meier's voice and technic 💚 and of course absolute fan of maestro Barenboim ...

[@karennorris7880]

Sheer perfection! Gloriously beautiful! That is one hard-working conductor too!

[@Andras53]

Unbelievable - I mean Waltraud Meier's ability to transfiguration. Without theatre, without a costume - she IS Isolde there.

[@Altonahh10]

Because she is a true artist and cares about every word she sings.

[@Roheryn100]

@@Altonahh10I was just going to say….she feels EVERY word.

[@jmballestra7607]

Incontestablement un des sommets de la musique ! IL est vrai que Wagner nous donne l'occasion d'en gravir beaucoup !!!En outre , splendide interprétation !!

[@DorianLS]

Wow. Everyone is fantastic, but Waltraud Meier is especially so. There are several performances of this piece on KZbin sung by her and all are fantastic. This version is particularly natural, as if she were speaking, but she is singing.

[@lilianneknight3039]

Awesome

[@EDDGC]

Goosebumps, chills and tears, absolutely marvelous rendition.

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

At 09:45 when DB "cues" the bass clarinet, he just raises his eyebrows and says, "It's all you, kid." I'd be crapping myself. All of the woodwind lines in the prelude are so exposed. Any little squawk or warble from one of the reeds and the whole hall is gonna hear it. Nowhere to hide. You can tell from their expressions (and sweat) how hard they're concentrating. Waltraud is sublime, as usual.

[@dodgeymike]

I had to listen to it again and again; the beautiful interaction of orchestra and voice.

[@zogzog1063]

The Liebestodt is a high point in Western Civilization and well done to Barenboim. Yeas other conductors have done that and well done also. It is a great achievement to Barenboim, Wagner and the entire orchestra that their power has come through the flawed medium oy KZbin to bring the essence of Wagner to us.

[@Jenny-pq5eu]

Ño. I am not a lover of Wagner but this is the most beautiful music ever written, It will be played at my funeral services and I çan reach out and touch the face of my son my mother and my little dog when it reaches the crescendo when your heàrt is soaring, soaring till you think it burst. then it gently let's you dowñ

[@miltonwelch4177]

Ño. I am not a lover of Wagner.....and yet.....??????

[@BarbaraBCarlson]

Beautiful what you wrote. Music connects us to others now and across time. ❤

[@uppityglivestockian]

Exquisite beyond all delicious anguish. Bravo. Brava. Bravi. Liked / subd / notif / playlists. When Meier was paired with the Great Placido Domingo in Die Walkure, it was so magical as to be nearly unbearable. Mil gracias.

[@phoebusapollo4677]

Beautiful long lines of great passion, dark and brooding and superbly delivered! Reminds me of a great fire, dying!

[@Xingqiwu387]

Absolut fantastisch!!! Meier ist die BEST Isolde aller Zeiten - eine Stimme extraordinaire!

[@giuseppemarchesini2405]

Bellissima interpretazione. Thanks for ever Waltraud Meier .

[@viviennetwigg8096]

So beautiful and powerful

[@carlosdescartincristellys8273]

Qué gran orquesta,qué maravilla cómo canta la Meier,qué fantástico director es Daniel Barenboim,posiblemente el mejor hoy día,y por supuesto el gran creador de música Wagner.Gracias a DW.

[@diegoteruel7069]

Great and sublim musician Daniel Barenboim: Argentine, Spanish, Israeli and Palestinian, what more could you ask for!😅😅One of the most brilliant directors and performers!😘😘😘

[@wanderalmeida9584]

Powerful and Beautiful. Thank you from Brazil. 🙏👏

[@LPHow]

Great tears for me! True humanity at its best.

[@BarbaraBCarlson]

I get such an infilling, a refill of hope, joy....

[@williamfulgham2010]

Listening to this piece I can only type because it has left me speechless.

[@barbaraanderson5437]

Tears flowing,again

[@chiarapasquinelli2033]

Lei è eccezionale. Wagner straordinario. L’esecuzione da brividi

[@wmorris189]

A perfect performance of the most beautiful music . My god what a singer and Barenboim as always on a different level. A very, very special work of art all round.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to follow us for the latest uploads.

[@richard9480]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@VÍCTORRUIZ-t8w]

I cry every time I listen this prelude, this was the favorite piece of clasic music of Salvador Dalí....

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Produce un placer inmenso no sólo escuchar esta música de Wagner de grandeza sin medida, sino ver a estos excelentes músicos interpretándola de manera tan perfecta y apasionada y con la dirección fantástica de Barenboim. Y la magia vocal de Waltraud cantando esta Muerte de Amor que embelesa...su Isolde es "outstanding". Vídeo para la historia!!!

[@matthewtravisano1097]

I got to see/hear her one performance of Isolde at the Met. It was incredible.

[@mikery12]

Me too. She had an excellent characterization, even if she wasn't quite familiar with the production.

[@Zkking24]

It's so beautiful I'm crying.

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

I'm with Marco. This one of the greatest musical experiences you will ever have in your life. It is the product of Wagner's genius at its pinnacle. I spent six months of my professional career analyzing the 111 measures of the Prelude because I was seduced by its magic. The Liebestod is the perfect, exquisite ending to this masterpiece.

[@geraldharvey8979]

Nicht meine lieblings Sängerin, aber was für eine Darstellerin! Ausgezeichnet! Danke, alle Musiker!

[@joaoguilhermedacruzribeiro6262]

Absolutelu fantastic! My heart went for Waltraud! What a performance!

[@craobh30]

Beautifully sbd musically modukated in such a way that it gets to emotion which have never veen touched so divinely

[@craobh30]

B

[@windstorm1000]

The most ecstatic piece of music ever written

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you liked it! Make sure to follow for the latest uploads.

[@dagmarmantzaris9374]

Die aller BESTE ISOLDE ÜBERHAUPT

[@phoebusapollo4677]

These musicians are so young and talented!

[@tommot7755]

Beautiful people play beautiful music. what else we need?

[@marks.8823]

I'm not an opera person, but WOW, I just may Become one!

[@margaretham5832]

Mark S., If Wagner's Liebestod "wows" you, you are definitely not only already an opera fan, but also a fan with exquisite taste. Not many people get to opera via Wagner. Happy listening!

[@DjTonioRoffo]

@@margaretham5832 it's the correct way to get in :o)

[@thamesdittonable]

Welcome to the Dark Side, this is opera with teeth.

[@samitobribiesca6320]

The oboist merveilux ,Magnifique extraordinarie Merci !!!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@dalehill3170]

Heard her sing Kundry in San Francisco six times in 1988; didn't dare miss one. And the great Kurt Moll as Gurnemanz

[@ericthemauve]

A masterclass in conducting technique from Barenboim!

[@geoycs]

so amazingly beautiful!

[@poesiepablopoblete]

Extraordinaire Waltraud Meier et Barenboïm. Magnifique

[@frankeffenberger9698]

What a glorious voice.

[@cathydombrovske9235]

What a glorious woman!

[@kenoliver8913]

And that rarest of voice types too - a true dramatic soprano.

[@TheWalterram]

Quintessential Wagnerian soprano. IMO - the greatest to do the Liebestod in the modern era.

[@granito3050]

This piece always gives me the chills.

[@bjornholmgren5516]

Vilken röst! Helt underbar.

[@christophethomas2263]

Magnifique et poignant , grandiose et majestueuse Diva !

[@Jenny-pq5eu]

The most beautiful piece of music and I'm not a Wagner fan. This will be played at my funeral

[@gerardjagroo]

OMG!!! Phenomenal Transcendental!!!

[@tospubs960]

Just love Tristan and Isolde!💖 The music and the voice together are incredible!🤯 I always wonder if Wagner heard this music in his mind and heart and was driven to compose the score? Likewise, I have the same thoughts about other great composers. Perhaps it is the difference between 'genius' and the rest of us who can only wonder about it. Thank you Mr. Wagner. DJ 🎶🎼🎻📖

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@williamfulgham2010]

, I would imagine that Wagner heard everyghing in his head, and was able to transpose it to sheet music. What is so amazing is his capability on some of his orchestral compositions where he was able to create up to 4 melodies and counter melodies running concurrently without any discords. A prime example of that technique was Maestrosingers.

[@didzouille]

Composing for Wagner was a real hard labour, and all but easy with lot of suffering, pain and the final satisfaction to hear it played when he considered achieved.

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

Bravo! So gorgeous!! Thank you!❤❤❤

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@febash1702]

Can't stop listening 💔💔💔

[@scottwallace1]

Wagner is THEE master of the intense buildup to the most amazing crescendos.

[@cathydombrovske9235]

Breathtaking.

[@joeygodin8861]

Waltraud=Isolde! What an awesome Wagnerian soprano.

[@LuisDiMatteo-qm3gt]

La perfección hecha Música de una OBRA monumental.

[@alejandrobriglia]

Fantástico!!!!!! Muchas gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Con mucho gusto! 😊

[@BenjaminStaern]

Such a great performance !!! DW Classical Music really rocks!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

That's music to our ears! We're glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@Stone_on_Nat_Sec]

Simply wonderful!

[@juandemarco3075]

ES una obra impresionantemente hermosa, sublime. La señora Meier, una voz excepcional para Wagner

[@marialuciacarmo5062]

Meu Deus! Que Maravilha! Quase perdi o folego. Gratidão.

[@LolaBalletAndFigureSkate]

Absolutely splendid. My favorite version of Liebestod was Norman/Karajan ... but this was absolutely breathtaking.

[@barbarasmith6005]

Yeah, Jesse Norman was great.

[@waynejones3870]

Waltraud Meier is Isolde! The act of lovemaking in sound. Wonderful