The Mahler Players present two gala performances of the second Act from Wagner’s searingly intense opera Tristan und Isolde. Joining us are five soloists of world-renown, including one of the world’s most legendary basses, Sir John Tomlinson, singing a role for which he has provided the benchmark for decades: King Marke. This is a new chamber orchestra version for 36 players by Matthew King and Peter Longworth.
An unprecedented opportunity for audiences in the Highlands, these performances in Inverness Cathedral and Strathpeffer Pavilion promise to be unmissable.
Isolde Lee Bisset
Tristan Peter Wedd
King Marke Sir John Tomlinson
Brangäne Laura Margaret Smith
Melot Frederick Jones
The Mahler Players
Tomas Leakey Conductor
Saturday 3rd December at 8pm at Inverness Cathedral
Sunday 4th December at 3pm at Strathpeffer Pavillion
Approximate running time 1 hour 50 minutes
*Please note there will be no interval in this performance*
Sung in German with English surtitles
What audiences said about our Die Walküre Act 1 in 2019:
“Wonderful performance. Brilliant musicians. Unforgettable. Fantastic.”
“Out of this world. Quite exceptional. I feel privileged to have been here. A once in a lifetime experience.”
“One of the most beautiful and strangest (positively!) experiences in my life.”
These concerts are generously supported by the Inverness Common Good Fund, HRI-Munro Architecture, ASG Commercial, The Hugh Fraser Foundation, The Hope Scott Trust, The Wagner Society, The Wagner Society of Scotland, Tony Shoults and The Mahler Circle. With thanks to Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa.
