The opera entitled “Der Fliegende Höllander (The Flying Dutchman)” is staged by the Teatro Real, Madrid, through January 03, 2017.Richard Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” is one of the classics in Romantic opera genre. The production by La Fura dels Baus portrays a battle between light and dark, good and bad, as the Dutchman laments his doomed life. The imprisoned soul of the Dutchman longs to be released and have a life on land but the curse upon him condemns him to sail forever on his vessel. Wagner’s mature artistry lends a gripping intensity to the story that is inspired from an ancient legend. With reinterpretations by poet Heinrich Heine, the 140-minute show beautifully expresses the tragic nature of the romantic spirit.The opera will be staged at Teatro Real, Plaza de Isabel II, s/n. 28013 Madrid. For details, visit: http://www.teatro-real.com/Click on the Slideshow for a sneak peek of the show.
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