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The Flying Dutchman from Washington National Opera

The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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Misfortune, greed, and fidelity collide in this storm-battered tale of one man's quest for life-saving love. Wagner retells the nautical legend of the fearsome Flying Dutchman, cursed to sail the seas until he finds a woman who will love him until death.

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The last date listed for The Flying Dutchman was Thursday April 10, 2008 / 7:30pm.

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2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
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Good opera. Brilliant Staging. I felt as if an edgy Impressionist Painting had come alive!
Written on Mar 26 2008

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Some superb singing and innovative staging. Even the little kids in the audience were captivated!
Written on Apr 11 2008

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Strong performance by the orchestra, well staged, and performed well by the entire cast. My only complaints stem from the sometimes "screaming" quality of the Soprano's voice (I don't have my program near me to give a name) and the somewhat slow tempo for the initial overture. The orchestra took a bit to get into gear, but once they did, they were full on for the rest of the evening.

Good production by the company - not the best Dutchman I've seen, but still good.
Written on Apr 11 2008

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Wagner's music and the orchestra was 4 Star. Singing 3 1/2 star. Set 3 star. Staging/direction 2 star (excessive in the third act, to the point of distraction) Overall 3 star.
Written on Apr 03 2008

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Join Washington National Opera as The Flying Dutchman storms into the Kennedy Center Opera House. This chilling ghost story, full of thunderous orchestral themes and glorious arias, is the perfect choice for anyone experiencing their first Wagner opera. Easily one of Richard Wagner's most accessible stories, The Flying Dutchman clocks in at just over two hours. It’s no longer than an evening at the movies!

Sung in German with English supertitles.

About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera

As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.