KnowraTristan und IsoldeLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Tristan und Isolde, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 8Compared with 1OperaBroader topic: Its chromatic harmony and continuous drama mark a distinctive path in nineteenth-century opera.Richard WagnerBroader topic: Its unresolved harmonic language became a landmark in the history of tonality.Romantic musicBroader topic: Its chromatic harmony became a touchstone for the tonal experimentation of late Romantic music.Hans von BülowBroader topic: Bülow conducted its premiere, a landmark in his Wagner advocacy.Motivic developmentBroader topic: Its recurring musical ideas bind scenes and characters through transformation.Kirsten FlagstadBroader topic: Flagstad's portrayal of Isolde is preserved in celebrated stage and recording performances.Birgit NilssonBroader topic: Nilsson’s interpretation of Isolde made this opera one of her defining roles.Cor anglaisBroader topic: Wagner uses the cor anglais in pastoral passages that contrast with the drama’s dense orchestration.