ACT I
Tristan a valiant Cornish knight is bringing Isolda princess of Ireland over as a bride for his uncle King Mark He is himself in love with her but owing to a blood feud between them forces himself to conceal his passion Isolda in anger at his seeming unkindness attempts to poison herself and him but her attendant Brangæna changes the draft for a love potion which enflames their passion beyond power of restraint
ACT II
Isolda has been wed...