The Flying Dutchman
Virginia Opera

The Flying Dutchman
Virginia Opera
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DateApr 8 - 12 2016
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VenueHarrison Opera House
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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The Flying Dutchman
Virginia Opera
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Event Details
Seafaring stories of sailors and his own disastrous sea journey inspired Wagner to compose his masterful opera The Flying Dutchman in a very dramatic style. The irrevocable, redemptive power of love - set to a mesmerizing score - uses the supernatural and haunting, rocky coast of Norway to set the stage for a an epic, spellbinding voyage. Will the lovers make the ultimate sacrifice? Come aboard and find out!
The season concludes with a stunning production directed by Washington National Opera’s Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello, and made famous at Glimmerglass Festival as well as Hawaii Opera Theatre. Lauded by the Chicago Sun-Times for his “rich, dark tone and beautiful legato,” bass-baritone Wayne Tigges conquers the role of the Dutchman. Recently seen on Virginia Opera stages singing the title role in Ariadne auf Naxos (2014), experience Christina Pier’s monumental debut in the Wagnerian repertoire, as she unleashes her “big, gleaming soprano” in the role of Senta.
Sung in German with English Supertitles