Richard Wagner's opera "The Flying Dutchman" in three acts
V CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL "BETHLEHEM STAR"
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Richard Wagner's opera "The Flying Dutchman" in three acts
First performance: Dresden, January 2, 1843.
The ancient legend about a phantom ship that is forced to wander the seas and oceans with the opportunity to land on shore once every seven years, over time acquired romantic features: only true female love can save the "Flying Dutchman".
Having become acquainted with the plot of the legend, the composer was shocked: "This plot delighted me and was indelibly imprinted on my soul." However, Wagner turned to him later: after a long sea voyage to Great Britain, accompanied by terrible storms and gales.
The opera "The Flying Dutchman", created in record time, unites the world of fantasy, mysticism, folk scenes and the high ideals of romanticism.
The image of a powerful element, full of strength and mysterious beauty, became not only an incentive for the creation of the opera score, but also an important emotional background for the events that took place, harmoniously intertwined by Wagner in one of his best creations.
1. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN Kirill Zharovin - baritone
2. DALAND, Norwegian sailor Alexander Koryakov, Denis Chekolda - bass
3. SENTA, his daughter Elena Milyaeva, Ekaterina Shimanovich - soprano
4. MARIA, Senta's nurse Anastasia Meshchanova mezzo - soprano
5. ERIC, hunter Artem Melikhov - tenor
6. THE HELMER Leonty Salensky - tenor
St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
People's Artist of Russia Sergei Stadler
Director - Irina Fokina
Soloists of the "Petersburg Concert"
Ensemble of Soloists "Rozhdestvo"
Artistic Director - Honored Artist of Russia Olga Stupneva
State Dance Ensemble "Barynya"
Director - Honored Artist of Russia Tatyana Timokhina
Duration: Age limit: 12+.