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Abu Dhabi Festival Co-production of The Flying Dutchman opens at the Metropolitan Opera in New York
Abu Dhabi Festival launched the famous opera by influential 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner, ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’ (The Flying Dutchman) on May 30, 2023 at the world-famous Metropolitan Opera in New York.
This highly anticipated performance forms an integral part of the Festival’s international program with additional performances scheduled for June 3, June 7, and concluding on June 10. This joint production is a collaboration between Abu Dhabi Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Quebec Opera, and comes three years after the initial premiere in New York.
Her Excellency Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, Founder and Artistic Director of Abu Dhabi Festival, said: “Following the success of the 2020 premiere of The Flying Dutchman, which marked the historic first-ever collaboration between the Metropolitan Opera and an Arab institution, Abu Dhabi Festival is pleased to present the return of Richard Wagner’s masterpiece at New York’s renowned opera house, where under the baton of Maestro Thomas Guggeis, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, together with tenor Eric Cutler and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy bring the influential composer’s timeless tale of redemption and love to life.”
Abu Dhabi Festival is delighted to present ‘The Flying Dutchman’ as a highlight of its 20th edition. With a careful blend of tradition and innovation, this opera promises to captivate audiences and showcase the magnificence of Richard Wagner's beloved masterpiece. Join us at the Metropolitan Opera Theater in New York City from May 30 to June 10, 2023, for an unforgettable experience.
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