Der fliegende Holländer is considered to be the first ‘true’ Wagner opera. The story of the phantom ship and its haunted master becomes a sensually charged drama with love and tragic sacrifice at its heart, and this original 1841 version leaves the ultimate redemption of its central characters unresolved. Wagner originally conceived the opera for Paris, so it is fitting that this production from the Theater an der Wien is driven by French director Olivier Py’s unique vision, with a staging that dispels many of the misconceptions surrounding Wagner’s art.

Cast:
- Der Holländer: Samuel Youn
- Senta: Ingela Brimberg
- Donald: Lars Woldt
- Georg: Bernard Richter
- Der Steuermann: Manuel Gunther
- Mary: Ann-Beth Solvang
- Satan: Pavel Strasil

Stage director: Olivier Py
Set designer: Pierre-Andre Weitz