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Synopsis
The Flying Dutchman has been doomed to an eternity of wandering the seas. Once every seven years, he is able to leave the ship to search for a woman whose perfect love will redeem him. This time, when his seven years are up, he lands just outside a Norwegian village. He meets a man named Daland and, after giving him gold and jewels in exchange for a night’s lodging, he learns that Daland has a daughter. Could she be the perfect love that will relieve him of his plight? The Dutchman’s search has begun again; will this finally be the end of his misery? Wagner’s luscious orchestration and intense vocal music have been a favorite of opera goers for ages, and are the reason Der Fliegende Holländer is one of the most frequently performed operas every year.
Show Information
- Music
- Richard Wagner
- Lyrics
- Richard Wagner
- Based On Book By
- Heinrich Heine
- Libretto
- Richard Wagner
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- The Memoirs of Mister von Schnabelewopski by Heinrich Heine
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- First Produced
- 1843
- Genres
- Settings
- Fantasy/Imaginary
- Time & Place
- 18th century, a norwegian fishing village
- Cast Size
- small
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- None
- Ideal For
- College/University, Professional Opera, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast
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