The Flying Dutchman
Music
An English-language version of Wagner's opera.
Director
Brian Large
Writers
Peter Butler, Brian Large, Richard Wagner
Stars
Norman Bailey, Joan Davies, Stafford Dean
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
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Norman Bailey
as The Dutchman
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Joan Davies
as Marie
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Stafford Dean
as Daland
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Keith Erwen
as Eric
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Robert Ferguson
as Steersman
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Gwyneth Jones
as Senta
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Studio TC1, BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
🎯 Categories
Music
⭐ Featured Review
Terrific, even if hearing it in English feels strange
"Die Fliegende Hollander is a fine opera. While it is not my favourite of Wagner's operas(between Tristan Und Isolde and Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg), it is easy to see why it was his first success. It has a fine story, very interesting characters(especially Dutchman) and some really phenomenal music(the standouts being one of Wagner's best Overtures, Die Frist Ist Um, the Spinning Chorus and Mogst Du Mein Kind). I found this performance from 1975 terrific. The fact that it is in English will be a shock to a lot of people, I am one of those who does much prefer Wagner in German(I i..."
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📖 Synopsis
An English-language version of Wagner's opera.