The Flying Dutchman
Der Fliegende Holländer
Synopsis
lkka Backman's celebrated rendition of Wagner's opera tells the story of The Flying Dutchman, a skipper who's been banished to sea for all eternity. Staged in a large outdoor courtyard inside Finland's Olavinlinna Castle, the production features German singer Franz Grundheber in the title role and Finnish opera singer Matti Salminen as Daland, a Norwegian sea captain whose daughter Senta (Hildegard Behrens) is the love of the Dutchman's life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilka Bäkkman
- Original Title
- Der Fliegende Holländer
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Savonlinna Opera Festival, NVC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilka Bäkkman
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Ilka Bäkkman
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Dutchman
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What is The Flying Dutchman about?
lkka Backman's celebrated rendition of Wagner's opera tells the story of The Flying Dutchman, a skipper who's been banished to sea for all eternity. Staged in a large outdoor courtyard inside Finland's Olavinlinna Castle, the production features German singer Franz Grundheber in the title role and Finnish opera singer Matti Salminen as Daland, a Norwegian sea captain whose daughter Senta (Hildegard Behrens) is the love of the Dutchman's life.
Who directed The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman was directed by Ilka Bäkkman.
Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
The principal cast of The Flying Dutchman includes Franz Grundheber, Matti Salminen, Raimo Sirikiä, Anita Välkki, Jorma Silvasti.
When was The Flying Dutchman released and how long is it?
The Flying Dutchman was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.