Details

The Flying Dutchman has been cursed for eternity. Once every seven years he is allowed to come ashore to seek redemption. He may have found it in Senta, a woman who longs for escape from her dreary life. Supported by WNO's Flying Dutchman Syndicate. Approx. running time 2 hours 15 minutes. Sung in German with Surtitles in English (+ Welsh in Cardiff and Swansea)

Cast/Performers

Bryn Tefel (The Dutchman - until Mar06 17), Robert Hayward (The Dutchman - from Mar06 24), Annalena Persson (Senta), Alwyn Mellor (Senta Apr06 1), Ian Storey (Erik), Gidon Saks (Daland), Peter Wedd (The Steersman)

Creatives/Company

Author: Wagner (1843)
Corporate Sponsor: Coutts
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor(s): Carlo Rizzi (ex Mar06 14 and Apr06 15), Gareth Jones (Mar06 14 and Apr06 15)
Director: David Pountney
Design: Robert Innes Hopkins
Lighting: Jurgen Hoffmann
Other(s): Jane Wilson (video artist), Louise Wilson (video artist)