Der Fliegende Hollaender by Richard Wagner

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Author Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Title Der Fliegende Hollaender
The Flying Dutchman
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Summary "Der Fliegende Hollaender" by Richard Wagner is a romantic opera in three acts, written during the mid-to-late 19th century. The opera explores themes of love, redemption, and the supernatural. It follows the story of the tormented sailor known as the Flying Dutchman, who is cursed to wander the seas until a woman shows true fidelity to him. The narrative begins with the Norwegian captain Daland encountering the ghostly ship of the Flying Dutchman during a storm at sea. The Dutchman, seeking a wife to free him from his curse, strikes a bargain with Daland, who offers him his daughter Senta in exchange for treasures. Senta, obsessed with the legend of the Dutchman, vows to remain true to him. Despite the warnings of her lover Erik and the chaos that ensues, Senta ultimately chooses to embrace her destiny with the Dutchman, demonstrating her unwavering love by sacrificing herself to save him from his eternal damnation. The opera culminates in a tragic yet redemptive conclusion, as Senta's loyalty breaks the curse, allowing both her and the Dutchman to find peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Operas -- Librettos
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EBook-No. 27769
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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