[Tristan + Isolde] / Marke

Tristan und Isolde re-imagined…

Wagner's Tristan und Isolde was the originating project of TUNDI, first performed by us in its entirety in 2019. It is the reason for our existence, and our name: Tristan UND Isolde. We are committed to exploring and sharing the wonder of this work that we love so much, even while preparing a Ring Cycle.

Our re-working is in three scenes, for three cast members and four instrumentalists. The beating heart of the piece is the amorous and sublime Liebesnacht (Night Of Love). The lovers believe they are alone in the night, but they are condemned to exist in the world, the unforgiving daylight, until they are unified in death.

We position Marke as Everyman, no longer a king, but a passionately committed outsider: sensitive and alpha; loved and loving; highly invested in thinking the best of the two people he loved the most, only to betray him. He sees that Isolde and Tristan share a love that passes all understanding. Through his eyes, we are all confounded and intoxicated by this world that only they can live in.

We will be inviting attendees to give us feedback help us devise a great title for our work. Can we solve the equation?

Jenna Rae, Alan Schneider, Kirk Eichelberger and Hugh Keelan merge their artistry for an intimate examination of the forces of love, misunderstanding, and transcendence.

With Noemi Miloradović: Violin, Spencer Phillips: Double Bass, James Sharrock: English Horn

There will be two experimental performances in June, with the intention of creating a touring production. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the beginning of something special! Friday June 23 at Edwards Church in Northampton, MA will have more of a concert feel and Sunday June 25 at Pine Box Studios will have more theatrical elements. Come, be moved, give us your thoughts and ideas!

[Tristan + Isolde] / Marke

Tristan und Isolde re-imagined…

Wagner's Tristan und Isolde was the originating project of TUNDI, first performed by us in its entirety in 2019. It is the reason for our existence, and our name: Tristan UND Isolde. We are committed to exploring and sharing the wonder of this work that we love so much, even while preparing a Ring Cycle.

Our re-working is in three scenes, for three cast members and four instrumentalists. The beating heart of the piece is the amorous and sublime Liebesnacht (Night Of Love). The lovers believe they are alone in the night, but they are condemned to exist in the world, the unforgiving daylight, until they are unified in death.

We position Marke as Everyman, no longer a king, but a passionately committed outsider: sensitive and alpha; loved and loving; highly invested in thinking the best of the two people he loved the most, only to betray him. He sees that Isolde and Tristan share a love that passes all understanding. Through his eyes, we are all confounded and intoxicated by this world that only they can live in.

We will be inviting attendees to give us feedback help us devise a great title for our work. Can we solve the equation?

Jenna Rae, Alan Schneider, Kirk Eichelberger and Hugh Keelan merge their artistry for an intimate examination of the forces of love, misunderstanding, and transcendence.

With Noemi Miloradović: Violin, Spencer Phillips: Double Bass, James Sharrock: English Horn

There will be two experimental performances in June, with the intention of creating a touring production. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the beginning of something special! Friday June 23 at Edwards Church in Northampton, MA will have more of a concert feel and Sunday June 25 at Pine Box Studios will have more theatrical elements. Come, be moved, give us your thoughts and ideas!

The Friday show is part of the Music at the Crossroads series at Edwards Church and is free and open to the public. Donations for a local charity (TBD) will be collected at the event.

If you wish to make a contribution to TUNDI you can make a donation through this website.

Instead of Spring Break, we’re having Strauss Break at TUNDI Productions, as we take a deep dive into the operas of Richard Strauss. In our biggest Tundi Artists will gather from all over the country, and some from abroad, to workshop these operas together for a week, and the result will be three concerts featuring excerpts from five of Richard Strauss’s most famous operas.

DAY THREE March 19, 4pm - Pine Box Studios - Salome

Meet the team

Instead of Spring Break, we’re having Strauss Break at TUNDI Productions, as we take a deep dive into the operas of Richard Strauss. In our biggest Tundi Artists will gather from all over the country, and some from abroad, to workshop these operas together for a week, and the result will be three concerts featuring excerpts from five of Richard Strauss’s most famous operas.

DAY TWO March 18, 7pm - Pine Box Studios - Der Rosenkavalier / Ariadne auf Naxos

Meet the Rosenkavalier / Ariadne team

Instead of Spring Break, we’re having Strauss Break at TUNDI Productions, as we take a deep dive into the operas of Richard Strauss. In our biggest Tundi Artists will gather from all over the country, and some from abroad, to workshop these operas together for a week, and the result will be three concerts featuring excerpts from five of Richard Strauss’s most famous operas.

DAY ONE March 17, 7pm - Pine Box Studios - Featuring arias and excerpts from Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Elektra

Meet the Elektra / Die Frau Ohne Schatten Team

Due to illness, the part of Die Aufseherin will be performed by Wendy Silvester.

Featuring Act 1 of Die Walküre and the Ladies of Lohengrin

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Featuring excerpts from Tristan und Isolde and Der Fliegende Holländer.

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An adaptation of Wagner’s Die Walküre, Unshielded examines the relationship between father and daughter, Wotan and Brünnhilde.

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Even the Best Laid Plans

Excerpts from Die Walküre, focusing on the relationship between Wotan and Fricka

Featuring Tundi Artists:

Jenna Rae

Allison Gish

Charles Martin

and musical director Hugh Keelan

The Beginning of the End

Excerpts from Wagner's Götterdämmerung

Featuring Tundi Artists:

Laura McHugh, Soprano as 3rd Norn
Mary Brown Bonacci as 2nd Norn
Allison Gish as 1st Norn
Madison Marie McIntosh, mezzo-soprano as Waltraute
Alan W. Schneider as Siegfried
Jenna Rae as Brünnhilde
Led by musical director Hugh Keelan