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A newly built wooden horn, based on Wagner’s 1861 notes, debuts in the Met’s 2026 “Tristan und Isolde,” replacing past substitutes.
A newly crafted wooden holztrompete, based on Richard Wagner’s vague 1861 description of a powerful, natural wood instrument, has made its debut in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026 production of “Tristan und Isolde.” The nearly 4-foot horn, built in Bremen, Germany, replaces earlier substitutes like the tárogató and Heckel-clarina used at Bayreuth and the Met.
Played by principal trumpet Billy R. Hunter Jr. from stage left, the valveless instrument produces a haunting, resonant sound that signals key dramatic moments.
Its return reflects ongoing efforts to honor Wagner’s original orchestral vision through historical reconstruction.
Un cuerno de madera recién construido, basado en las notas de Wagner de 1861, debutará en el Met 2026 Tristan und Isolde, reemplazando a los sustitutos anteriores.