Zubin Mehta (above) conducting the Orchestra di Roma della RAI in a performance of Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE given in February, 1972, in Rome. This was the Maestro's first time conducting this opera.
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The Cast: Tristan — Helge Brilioth; King Marke — Peter Meven; Isolde — Birgit Nilsson; Kurwenal — Siegmund Nimsgern; Melot — Claudio Strudthoff; Brangäne — Beverly Wolff; Shepherd — Ennio Buoso; Steersman — Wander Bertolini; Young Sailor — Gianfranco Pastine
Photo credit: Los Angeles Philharmonic Archives