THE FLYING DUTCHMAN | Recording of the opera

Recording of the opera “The Flying Dutchman”/”Der Fliegende Holländer” by Richard Wagner (20.04.2008.) with Latvian subtitles.

Recording will be available online from 21 until 31 May 2021. When purchasing the ticket, you’ll receive an e-mail with a link to the recording and an access code. In the set time frame each recording will be available an unlimited number of times.

"The Flying Dutchman", one of Wagner's most popular works, is closely connected with Riga where the composer worked as Music Director from 1837 to 1839. Escaping his creditors in Riga by ship to London, Wagner was nearly shipwrecked. It was this frightening experience that inspired him to write “The Flying Dutchman”. The ocean as a violent, relentless force is omnipresent in this romantic opera about a man cursed to roam the seas forever - until he finds a woman who will love him more than life itself.

This production of 2003 was the debut in opera directing for Andrejs Žagars. It gained wide international resonance and began Žagars successful career in directing. For the artistic achievements in “The Flying Dutchman” Andris Freibergs received the Spēlmaņu Nakts 2003 Annual Award as the Best Set Designer, but Egils Siliņš was awarded  in the category Best in Opera Art.

Cast: The Dutchman – Egils Siliņš, Senta – Mlada Khudoley, Daland – Krišjānis Norvelis, Mary – Dace Volfarte, Steersman – Guntars Ruņģis

LNO chorus and orchestra, State Choir “Latvija”

Conductor – Modestas Pitrenas, Stage Director – Andrejs Žagars, Set Designer – Andris Freibergs, Costume Designer – Kristīne Pasternaka, Lighting Artist – Kevin Win-Jones, Choreographer – Elita Bukovska, Video Artist – Katrīna Neiburga.