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Tristan and Isolda is a groundbreaking opera by Richard Wagner that explores the themes of forbidden love, fate, and transcendence. The opera, in three acts, tells the tragic tale of the passionate and ill-fated love between Tristan, a knight, and Isolda, an Irish princess, set against a backdrop of medieval legend.The story begins with Tristan escorting Isolda to marry King Marke, his uncle, but during the voyage, they accidentally drink a love potion meant for Isolda and Marke. The potion ignites a deep and uncontrollable passion between Tristan and Isolda, causing them to fall hopelessly in love. Their relationship, however, is bound by secrecy and guilt, as they cannot openly express their love without betraying King Marke, who trusts Tristan.