And together and happily they rode into the sunset: The touching final video sequence of Tannhäuser at the Bayreuth Festival, directed by Tobias Kratzer, was widely seen on social media after Stephen Gould’s death and touched many people. This prompted TAff to commemorate this great tenor once again – with a “TAff Film Day with Stephen Gould”, where he can be experienced in two outstanding opera productions by Bayreuth Festival:
The Date: Monday, August 5
On programme:
“Tannhäuser – and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg”, Bayreuth Festival 2019 with Stephen Gould in the role of Tannhäuser and Lise Davidsen as Elisabeth. In the premiere year, Valery Gergiev was the musical director. Directed by: Tobias Kratzer.
“Tristan und Isolde”, Bayreuth Festival 2015: Stephen Gould in the title role of Tristan and Evelyn Herlitzius as Isolde. Christian Thielemann was the musical director of this production. Directed by: Katharina Wagner.
Two great pieces, one great singer – a whole day for and with Stephen Gould. TAff is particularly keen to bring this outstanding voice, which was silenced forever on September 12, 2023, back to his fans once again – or to show newcomers: How entertaining yet profound opera can be. And how magnificent its artists are!
While the opera performances are shown on one day, there will be enough time for breaks and conversations. The TAff Film Day starts with “Tannhäuser” at 3 PM; curtain up for “Tristan und Isolde” will then be at 8 PM.
Ticket Cost: €20 per film
We would like to thank in advance for the support in implementing this spontaneous idea to:
Deutsche Grammophon and the team of Cineplex in Bayreuth.
Tickets with seat reservation online: https://www.cineplex.de/filmreihe/klassik-opern-ballett/1922/bayreuth/