Tristan and Isolda Opera in Three Acts

Tristan and Isolda is a groundbreaking opera by Richard Wagner that explores the themes of forbidden love fate and transcendence. The opera in three acts tells the tragic tale of the passionate and ill-fated love between Tristan a knight and Isolda an Irish princess set against a backdrop of medieval legend. The story begins with Tristan escorting Isolda to marry King Marke his uncle but during the voyage they accidentally drink a love potion meant for Isolda and Marke. The potion ignites a deep and uncontrollable passion between Tristan and Isolda causing them to fall hopelessly in love. Their relationship however is bound by secrecy and guilt as they cannot openly express their love without betraying King Marke who trusts Tristan.