But in opera, and especially in Wagner, anything goes, and the more far‐fetched, the more chic (in the worst sense of the word), the more outrageous it is, the more impresarios seem to throng. This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The Flying Dutchman and his following two operas, Tannhäuser and Lohengrin, are commonly referred to collectively as Wagner’s ‘romantic operas’, and they display a significant advance in his handling of themes, orchestration and character development. | founded on an episode in Heine's ‘Memoirs of Herr von Schnabelewopski.” Concluded by James Levine. Sung in German with English supertitles PG-13 Release Dates This was a fine “Dutch man” cast. Mr. Levine conducted with ardor and flexibility throughout. Production and settings by Jean‐Pierre Pannelle. In this productiuon the Steersman, who also sings Eric, is the dreamer. This was a fine “Dutch man” cast. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. presented by the Metropolitan Opera. The Steersman, of course, has relatively little to sing (though what he does sing is important). Let's forget about it. Dreams always can be interpreted as suits the dreamer. But Eric carries a fair share of the opera, and Mr. Lewis too has never been heard to such fine effect. His voice has none of the squeezed quality it used to have in its upper range, and it was projected with security and a good deal of body: Unfortunately the direction had poor Mr, Lewis writhing more than the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Official Sites Here and there there may have been patches of uncertain intonation, but the voice was a brilliant, gleaming instrument that threw itself through the house. “. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, (story and screenplay: suggested by the Legend of The Flying Dutchman), Geoffrey's Housekeeper By Harold C. Schonberg. ity and a sure sense of phrase. | | This is a device that allows a director to get away with anything. THE assault on Wagner continues. It is a production that has only one set, necessitating the ladies of the chorus to have their spinning scene on the poopdeck of Daland's ship. (uncredited), assistant art director (as Tim Hopewell-Ash), musical director (as Dr. Hubert Clifford). (as Lila Molnar), Member of Montalvo's Cuadrilla