Drama & ScreenplaysThe Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three ActsRichard Wagner

Drama & Screenplays

The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts

A sea captain cursed to sail forever can only be saved through the love of a faithful woman.

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"The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts" by Richard Wagner is a German-language opera composed in 1840-1841. A sea captain cursed to sail forever can only be saved through the love of a faithful woman. Inspired by Wagner's own stormy sea voyage and Heinrich Heine's retelling of the legend, this work explores redemption through love. Wagner introduces leitmotifs—recurring musical themes—for characters and ideas, marking an early step toward his later groundbreaking operatic style.

Format: EPUB
Language: German
Length: 48 pages
Published: 1 January 1840