Tristan und Isolde / Bavarian State Opera

Okka von der Damerau (Brangäne), René Pape (König Marke), and Iain Paterson (Kurwenal) were the real standouts, respectively stealing the Acts … Pape remains an international treasure, presenting the betrayed king with gravitas and dramatic shading.”

... Pape remains an international treasure, presenting the betrayed king with gravitas and dramatic shading."

– Thomas Phillips, Classical Source