Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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LSO Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano shares his personal thoughts on Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, one of the most powerful and influential love stories in the history of opera.

In this short film, Sir Antonio reflects on why Tristan and Isolde has had such a profound impact on him, what makes Wagner’s score so emotionally intense, and why performing this extraordinary work with the London Symphony Orchestra is especially meaningful. From its revolutionary music to its exploration of love, longing and transcendence, Tristan and Isolde remains a landmark of the operatic repertoire.
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