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The Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman is a German-language opera centered on the theme of redemption through love. The production showcases early attempts at operatic styles that characterize later music dramas, utilizing a number of leitmotifs associated with the characters and themes. These leading motifs are introduced during the overture, which begins with an ocean or storm motif. Originally written to be performed without an intermission, the work draws inspiration from a stormy sea crossing from Riga to London and a retelling of a legend in a satirical novel.
