Words and music by Wagner
Act 2
Sung in Gorman on gramophone records
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Conducted by WILHELM FURTWANGLER
The scene is the garden of King Mark's castle at night
At Melot's suggestion. King Mark has gone on a hunting-party: during his absence, Isolde arranges to meet Tristan In the garden at night. despite the forebodings of Bran. g&ne, who suspects Melot of treachery. At the height of the lovers' passion. Melot leads in King Mark; although bitterly grieved. the King will not revenge himself, but Melot draws his sword. Tristan takes the blow without defending himself. and collapses. wounded.