Since its creation in 1986, our retelling of the Tristan and Iseult legend using original medieval music and poetry has won numerous awards and distinctions and has toured around the globe. Now, in 2018, Anne Azéma brings this immortal lovers’ tale back to life, directing an all-star cast in Joel Cohen’s powerful scenario, complemented by her stunning new stage design.

With young professionals from
Longy School of Music of Bard College;
Anne Azéma, Sumner Thompson, Jason McStoots, Clare McNamara, voices;
Shira Kammen, vielle;
Joel Cohen, gittern, lauta, narration;
Lighting design by Peter Torpey

Camerata’s most honored production of recent seasons was originally conceived as a recording project. At the request of Erato records, intense literary and musical research took place during winter and spring 1987. The recording sessions were held in September, 1987 at the Church of the Covenant, Boston.

Read more about the recording.