Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:30pm

Wednesday, September 27, 7:00pm

Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2:00pm

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 2:00pm

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:30pm

The first opera that revealed Wagner’s genius, The Flying Dutchman is the story of a young woman’s obsession. Senta dreams of the Dutchman, who’s cursed to wander the earth. He comes ashore every seven years, searching for a woman who will be faithful to him until death. When she meets him, Senta’s fate is sealed. This new-to-Chicago production at Lyric Opera of Chicago will bring to life some of the composer’s most magnificent and emotional music, including thrilling, spectacular choruses.