Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer 2015
"Wagner's The Flying Dutchman performed live at the Royal Opera House"
Tim Albery's Olivier-nominated staging of Wagner's *Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015)* brings the composer's haunting tale to life at the Royal Opera House, where a cursed wanderer and a dreamy young woman collide in a whirlwind of obsession and longing.
Director: Tim Albery
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015) about?
This opera follows the Dutchman, a ghostly captain condemned to sail the seas forever, who seeks redemption through the love of Senta, a woman whose idealism blinds her to the doom hovering over their fleeting romance. Their fate intertwines with the sea's relentless cruelty, culminating in a heartbreaking separation as the Dutchman's curse remains unbroken.
Who directed Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer?
Tim Albery directed this Olivier-nominated production for The Royal Opera, infusing Wagner's classic with psychological depth and stark visual storytelling.
Who stars in Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer?
The cast features Bryn Terfel as the Dutchman, Adrianne Pieczonka as Senta, Peter Rose, Ed Lyon, and Catherine Wyn-Rogers.
Is Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015) worth watching?
For opera fans, this production offers a mesmerizing blend of Wagner's soaring score and Albery's intense direction, though casual viewers may find its themes heavy. The stellar cast elevates the material, making it a standout interpretation of a beloved classic.
How long is Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer?
The runtime is 159 minutes.
About Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015) — Royal Opera's haunting take on Wagner's cursed wanderer
Tim Albery's Olivier-nominated staging of Wagner's *Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015)* brings the composer's haunting tale to life at the Royal Opera House, where a cursed wanderer and a dreamy young woman collide in a whirlwind of obsession and longing. The production strips away distraction, focusing on the raw psychology of the Dutchman's eternal torment and Senta's idealistic devotion, culminating in a heartbreaking separation as the sea's cruel indifference swallows their fleeting hope. Michael Levine's striking set—a towering metal hull shifting between stormy waves and a humble home—anchors the story in elemental forces, blending gothic drama with Wagner's soaring score.
Bryn Terfel commands the stage as the tormented Dutchman, his voice a storm of sorrow and defiance, while Adrianne Pieczonka embodies Senta's tragic innocence, her resolve shattered by an unyielding fate. This is opera as psychological thriller, where love and doom intertwine in a performance that lingers long after the final note fades.