Thomas Jesatko Movies

Wagner's tale of the struggle between spiritual and profane love, and of redemption through love, is given a radical visual update in Sebastian...

Richard Wagner's final opera Parsifal, staged 2012 by Stefan Herheim in Bayreuth. Conductor: Philippe Jordan

The Rhine maidens lure and mock the dwarf Alberich. He curses love and steals the Rhinegold.

Parsifal in Bayreuth, directed by Stefan Herheim and conducted by Daniele Gatti.

Exuberant, intoxicating parties, luxurious, unbridled living, sparkling champagne - and the tragic creep of terminal illness. This is the life of the...