Tenor Stuart Skelton Stars in 'Tristan und Isolde'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Oct 4, 2016

Australian tenor Stuart Skelton, who was named Male Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards in 2014, is guest starring in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde.” He talks about his career and his demanding role in “Tristan und Isolde,” which opens the Met’s 50th anniversary season at Lincoln Center.

Event: "Tristan und Isolde" runs at Lincoln Center through October 27th. For tickets and show information, visit the Met's website.

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