Advertising

Remember Bayreuth!

Waltraud Meier bids farewell to her most famous roles: Kundry and Isolde.

  • Waltraud Meier | Copyright: © Nomi Baumgartl

    Waltraud Meier © Nomi Baumgartl

Wagner-Legend: Waltraud Meier - „Adieu, Kundry, Adieu, Isolde“

Waltraud Meier‘s talent, perfectionism, charisma, unmatched stage presence, text studies and complete devotion to the art of singing have not only made her one of the greatest opera singers of our time, but also one of the most significant performers of the music of Richard Wagner. One could almost call her THE Wagner performer par excellence. However, she has now decided to leave those two roles behind, with which she wrote opera history: Kundry and Isolde. In the present documentary, the singer discusses very candidly, what it means for her to let go of those lamorous characters little by little.

Having performed the most challenging part of the Kundry for more than 30 years and the Isolde – one of the most difficult parts for soprano at all – for more than 20 years, Waltraud Meier has decided to bid farewell to her roles she became so famous for, thus ending a crucial part of her career. But as she put it herself: “For each loss, there will be a new gain!”

Now distributed by EuroArts.

English title Wagner-Legend: Waltraud Meier - „Adieu, Kundry, Adieu, Isolde“
Distribution TV EuroArts Music International
Soloist Waltraud Meier
Genre Documentary

ADVERTISING

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN...

Hans Zender - Think With Your Senses

Poorhouse International

A portrait of distinguished composer, conductor and essayist Hans Zender.

International Emmy® Awards: Semi Final Judging

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

On 18 June 2018 the IMZ, ORF-Enterprise and Interspot Film will host the 46th Semi Final Judging Round for the International Emmy Awards in Vienna.

THE GOLDEN PRAGUE LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSION

Czech Television

Don't miss it! Deadline for submitting an application is on 30 June 2018!

WORLD PREMIERE: LESSONS IN LOVE AND VIOLENCE (ROH)

Unitel

George Benjamin’s & Martin Crimp’s “Lessons in Love and Violence” premieres at the Royal Opera House.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE IMZ MAILINGS


Benefit from exclusive insights + opportunties with a thematic variety of IMZ Mailings to choose from.

By clicking "SUBSCRIBE" you consent that your data can be processed by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre for the purposes of processing your inquiry.