Tristan and Isolde

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The Libretto of Richard Wagner's music drama Tristan and Isolde, translated into English by John P Jackson, is here presented as a spoken drama. Tristan, a Knight in the service of King Mark of Cornwall, is sent to Ireland to fetch Mark's prospective bride, the Irish Princess Isolde. On the return voyage Tristan and Isolde realise their love for each other and arrange a secret tryst. This is exposed leading to violence, tragedy and separation but eventually uniting them in death. - Summary by Alan Mapstone Cast: Tristan: a Cornish Knight: Greg Giordano Isolde: a Princess of Ireland: Jenn Broda King Mark of Cornwall: Algy Pug Kurvenal: Tristan's servitor: Beeswaxcandle Brangaene: Isolde's attendant: Agnes Robert Behr Melot: a Counsellor: Wayne Cook A Young Sailor: ToddHW A Shepherd: ToddHW A Helmsman: Larry Wilson Narration: Alan Mapstone Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone