Der Fliegende Hollaender The Flying Dutchman By: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Richard Wagner's opera "Der Fliegende Hollaender" (The Flying Dutchman) and was completely enthralled by the powerful music and mesmerizing storytelling. The opera tells the haunting tale of the Dutchman, a cursed sea captain doomed to sail the seas for eternity unless he finds true love. From the moment the overture began, I found myself captivated by the intense emotion and dramatic tension in Wagner's score. The soaring melodies and lush harmonies perfectly captured the brooding atmosphere of the story, drawing me into the world of the Dutchman and his quest for redemption. The production I saw was visually stunning, with elaborate sets and costumes that brought the seafaring world of the opera to life. The cast was superb, delivering powerful performances that brought the characters to life with depth and nuance. Overall, "Der Fliegende Hollaender" is a compelling and unforgettable opera that showcases Wagner's genius as a composer and storyteller. It is a must-see for any opera lover or anyone looking to be swept away by a riveting tale of love and redemption on the high seas. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: This e text contains the introductory material and German text only of the libretto of Der Fliegende Holländer . The full version, with parallel translation, will be available separately. Typographical errors are noted at the end of the text.] PRICE 65 CENTS METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED METROPOLITAN OPERA LIBRETTO The Original Italian, French or German Libretto with a correct English Translation FLYING DUTCHMAN FRED RULLMAN, Inc. 1425 Broadway, New York 18, N.Y. THE ONLY CORRECT AND AUTHORIZED EDITION KNABE PIANO USED EXCLUSIVELY Printed in U.S.A. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN (DER FLIEGENDE HOLLAENDER) ROMANTIC OPERA IN THREE ACTS BY RICHARD WAGNER PUBLISHED BY FRED. RULLMAN, INC., NEW YORK, N.Y. ARGUMENT ACT I. A Norwegian brig is driven out of her course on the homeward voyage, and near the rockbound Norwegian Coast meets with the phantom ship of the "Flying Dutchman." Daland, the captain of the Norwegian vessel, enters into a compact with the "Flying Dutchman" whose identity, however, is unknown to him, to give him a home and his daughter, Senta, for a wife, in consideration of the rich treasures stored away in the "Flying Dutchman's" ship... Continue reading book >>

Der Fliegende Hollaender The Flying Dutchman By: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Richard Wagner's opera "Der Fliegende Hollaender" (The Flying Dutchman) and was completely enthralled by the powerful music and mesmerizing storytelling. The opera tells the haunting tale of the Dutchman, a cursed sea captain doomed to sail the seas for eternity unless he finds true love.

From the moment the overture began, I found myself captivated by the intense emotion and dramatic tension in Wagner's score. The soaring melodies and lush harmonies perfectly captured the brooding atmosphere of the story, drawing me into the world of the Dutchman and his quest for redemption.

The production I saw was visually stunning, with elaborate sets and costumes that brought the seafaring world of the opera to life. The cast was superb, delivering powerful performances that brought the characters to life with depth and nuance.

Overall, "Der Fliegende Hollaender" is a compelling and unforgettable opera that showcases Wagner's genius as a composer and storyteller. It is a must-see for any opera lover or anyone looking to be swept away by a riveting tale of love and redemption on the high seas.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note:

This e text contains the introductory material and German text only of the libretto of Der Fliegende Holländer . The full version, with parallel translation, will be available separately.

Typographical errors are noted at the end of the text.]

PRICE 65 CENTS METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

METROPOLITAN OPERA

LIBRETTO The Original Italian, French or German Libretto with a correct English Translation

FLYING DUTCHMAN

FRED RULLMAN, Inc. 1425 Broadway, New York 18, N.Y.

THE ONLY CORRECT AND AUTHORIZED EDITION KNABE PIANO USED EXCLUSIVELY

Printed in U.S.A.

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

(DER FLIEGENDE HOLLAENDER)

ROMANTIC OPERA IN THREE ACTS

BY RICHARD WAGNER

PUBLISHED BY FRED. RULLMAN, INC., NEW YORK, N.Y.

ARGUMENT

ACT I.

A Norwegian brig is driven out of her course on the homeward voyage, and near the rockbound Norwegian Coast meets with the phantom ship of the "Flying Dutchman." Daland, the captain of the Norwegian vessel, enters into a compact with the "Flying Dutchman" whose identity, however, is unknown to him, to give him a home and his daughter, Senta, for a wife, in consideration of the rich treasures stored away in the "Flying Dutchman's" ship... Continue reading book >>

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