Washington National Opera: The Flying Dutchman

• Mar 15 - Apr 10, 2008
• Opera House
• 2 hrs., 8 min.
• $45.00 - $300.00

About the Program

About the Program

Richard Wagner's Der Fliegende Holländer
Libretto by the composer
Production from New York City Opera
Heinz Fricke, conductor
Stephen Lawless, director

Misfortune, greed, and fidelity collide in this storm-battered tale of one man's quest for life-saving love.  Wagner retells the nautical tale of the fearsome Flying Dutchman, cursed to sail the seas until he finds a woman who will love him until death.

Performed in German with English supertitles.
Performance Length - 2 hours, 8 minutes, with no late seating and no intermission.

WNO Access to Opera Ticket Program:  For performances on Tuesday, Mar. 25 and Thursday,  
Apr. 10, tickets at the special price of $25 each are available for day-of purchase, in person at the 
KC box office beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Artist Q&A:  Following the Sunday matinee performance (Mar. 30), join WNO's artists and artistic staff for a unique opportunity to ask questions about this production.

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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