Der Fliegende Hollaender / The Flying Dutchman

Name: Der Fliegende Hollaender / The Flying Dutchman
Author: Richard Wagner

By Richard Wagner

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A supernatural mariner condemned to wander the seas appears to a passing ship and makes a pact with its master, who brings the stranger ashore in exchange for promised riches. The homeward vessel’s daughter becomes fixated on a portrait of the spectral figure and vows to end his torment by proving unwavering constancy; her former suitor urges caution but fails to dissuade her. The work unfolds in three acts of choral songs, spinning-room reveries, seafaring revelry, and tense confrontations in which love, fidelity, and the boundary between earthly and otherworldly loyalties are tested.

About the Author

Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer, theatre director, and conductor, primarily known for his operas and musical dramas. His innovative approach to harmony and orchestration had a profound influence on the development of Western music. Wagner's notable works include the epic cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which comprises four operas, and the tragic love story "Tristan und Isolde." In addition to his compositions, he authored several important texts on music and conducting, such as "On Conducting." Wagner's life and artistic philosophy are explored in his autobiographical work, "My Life," where he reflects on his experiences and the evolution of his ideas.