Halloween with the Flying Dutchman

Wagner Operas Podcasts by Vincent Vargas

Oct 29, 201724:02Music

The Flying Dutchman ( Der fliegende Holländer ) is Richard Wagner 's answer to Halloween. The story of a ghostly sea captain who is doomed to sail the seven seas for eternity is the perfect opera to enjoy during this spo...

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