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19:00 | Richard Wagner: The Flying Dutchman |
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 Opera will be performed in concert form by the State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan. The magic of this fantastic opera lies in its ability to satisfy Wagner fans and those who, more attached to the Italian style, prefer the work of Verdi or Puccini...It is clear that The Flying Dutchman, Wagner's first masterpiece, is haunting.The music is rocked by the sound of waves as soon as the curtain rises, a sound that grows irresistibly, penetrating the listener’s mind, wrapping itself around each word and character. The drama unfolds relentlessly, based on a story that never fails to fascinate, even those who do not believe in legends. Using a number of leitmotivs (musical themes) that he presents, hides, transforms, and draws out, with an acute sense of effects, Wagner takes his audience on an irrational journey, where the Dutchman, an otherworldly, supernatural being, seeks Redemption through the love of a faithful woman. It is a breathtaking story of sacrifice, punctuated with raging monologues, dizzying duets, rousing choruses and accompanied by an orchestra that is much more than a background for the voices, acting as a full-fledged player in the drama.
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