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Credit: Joseph Albert
Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld and his wife, Malwine Schnorr von Carolsfeld, in the original production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in 1865. It was at Wagner's own request that the couple were cast in the title roles. Six weeks, and three performances later, Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld died in Dresden, only days after his 29th birthday. After his death, his widow could not bring herself to continue with her career and retired from the stage.