On June 26th 2022, Camilla Nylund gave her stage debut as Isolde in Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” at the Zürich Opera House.
The revival of Claus Guth’s production of the piece, under the baton of general music director Gianandrea Noseda, included cast members such as Michelle Breedt (Brangäne), Michael Weinius (Tristan) and Martin Gantner (Kurwenal) and was, as its initial premiere in 2008, generally well-received and praised for both a vocally strong cast as well as aesthetic directing.
Camilla’s role debut had been highly anticipated and was received warmly by international critics:
“[…] die Stimme blüht, kling frisch, schwelgt trotzdem fraulich füllig […]. Sie weiß zu gestalten, fesselt durch deutliche Artikulation. Eine Bilderbuch-Isolde […].“ Manuel Brug, Brugs Klassiker
“Camilla Nylund […] is new to the role of Isolde and it suits her voice; her top notes were piercing and thrilling. The start of her Liebestod was most tender. After this impressive debut, she will certainly grow into the role still further.” John Rhodes, Seen and Heard International
“Frau Nylund eroberte das Haus im Sturm. […] Ihre Diktion war von herausragender Deutlichkeit geprägt. […] Wunderbar berührend intonierte sie ihren Schlussmonolog Mild und leise, wie er lächelt, entrückt, aber doch sich im herrlichen Crescendo zum Gänsehautmoment aufschwingend.“ Kaspar Sannemann, Der Opernfreund
Natasha Orrell