This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. Here Smillie discusses Wagner and several of his other works followed by an analysis of The flying Dutchman broken down into sections.
Introduction (3:36) -- A short history (3:06) -- Extracts from other operas (6:51) -- The ring (6:35) -- Leitmotifs, Norse, and Germanic myths and love (2:12) -- The Overture and the plot (3:11) -- Act I (7:19) -- Daland and the Dutchman (5:38) -- Act II: Inside Daland's house (6:32) -- Erik and Senta (4:46) -- Senta and the Dutchman (5:10) -- Act III (5:57) -- The dénouement (6:31).
Note
Includes brief excerpts from the opera as recorded by Alfred Muff, Ingrid Haubold and others with the ORF Symphony Orchestra on Naxos 8.660025-26.
Language (note)
Narrated in English, vocal excerpts sung in German.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Smillie, Thomson.
Title
An introduction to-- Wagner: The flying Dutchman [electronic resource] / written by Thomson Smillie.
Imprint
[S.l.] : Naxos, p2002.
Playing time
010731
Series
Opera explained
Opera explained.
Performer
Narrated by David Timson.
Language
Narrated in English, vocal excerpts sung in German.