Fliegende Holländer, Der (The Flying Dutchman)
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered January 2, 1843
Dresden. Dresden Court Opera
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Richard Wagner
Description:
Opera in III Acts
Notes:
Based on an episode in Heine’s “Aus den Memoiren des Herrn von Schnabelewopski”
Time Period:
18th Century
Place:
A Norwegian fishing village
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Senta | Soprano | L |
| The Dutchman | Baritone | L |
| Erik | Tenor | L |
| Daland | Bass | L |
| Steersman | Tenor | F |
| Mary | Contralto | S |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB