The Spark: Inspired by a Heinrich Heine poem and the idea of a heroine obsessed with saving the soul of an outcast, this 1842 opera signaled Wagner's fascination with combining epic myths and dramatic music.
The Story: Doomed by a curse, the Dutchman comes ashore every seven years in search of redemption, which can only be achieved by finding true love. The idealist Senta desires to give her love and save the Dutchman's soul. However, through a twist of fate, the Dutchman misinterprets her fixation and sets sail, leaving Senta to a tragic end.
The Stage: A phantom ship caught in a torrential swell of potent desires frames the power of one woman's love to defy destiny. The Dallas Morning News remarked, "Raimund Bauer's stark set, dramatically lit by Duane Schuler, strongly enhanced the drama, as did Nikolaus Lehnhoff's simple but effective direction."
The Score: Flautist turned bass-baritone sensation Juha Uusitalo will be performing with Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, who The New York Times said "sang beautifully, from contraltolike depths to ringing high C's."
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The Story: Doomed by a curse, the Dutchman comes ashore every seven years in search of redemption, which can only be achieved by finding true love. The idealist Senta desires to give her love and save the Dutchman's soul. However, through a twist of fate, the Dutchman misinterprets her fixation and sets sail, leaving Senta to a tragic end.
The Stage: A phantom ship caught in a torrential swell of potent desires frames the power of one woman's love to defy destiny. The Dallas Morning News remarked, "Raimund Bauer's stark set, dramatically lit by Duane Schuler, strongly enhanced the drama, as did Nikolaus Lehnhoff's simple but effective direction."
The Score: Flautist turned bass-baritone sensation Juha Uusitalo will be performing with Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, who The New York Times said "sang beautifully, from contraltolike depths to ringing high C's."
The Spark: Inspired by a Heinrich Heine poem and the idea of a heroine obsessed with saving the soul of an outcast, this 1842 opera signaled Wagner's fascination with combining epic myths and dramatic music.
The Story: Doomed by a curse, the Dutchman comes ashore every seven years in search of redemption, which can only be achieved by finding true love. The idealist Senta desires to give her love and save the Dutchman's soul. However, through a twist of fate, the Dutchman misinterprets her fixation and sets sail, leaving Senta to a tragic end.
The Stage: A phantom ship caught in a torrential swell of potent desires frames the power of one woman's love to defy destiny. The Dallas Morning News remarked, "Raimund Bauer's stark set, dramatically lit by Duane Schuler, strongly enhanced the drama, as did Nikolaus Lehnhoff's simple but effective direction."
The Score: Flautist turned bass-baritone sensation Juha Uusitalo will be performing with Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, who The New York Times said "sang beautifully, from contraltolike depths to ringing high C's."
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The Story: Doomed by a curse, the Dutchman comes ashore every seven years in search of redemption, which can only be achieved by finding true love. The idealist Senta desires to give her love and save the Dutchman's soul. However, through a twist of fate, the Dutchman misinterprets her fixation and sets sail, leaving Senta to a tragic end.
The Stage: A phantom ship caught in a torrential swell of potent desires frames the power of one woman's love to defy destiny. The Dallas Morning News remarked, "Raimund Bauer's stark set, dramatically lit by Duane Schuler, strongly enhanced the drama, as did Nikolaus Lehnhoff's simple but effective direction."
The Score: Flautist turned bass-baritone sensation Juha Uusitalo will be performing with Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, who The New York Times said "sang beautifully, from contraltolike depths to ringing high C's."
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