The Flying Dutchman

In a fishing village, a young woman named Senta has become infatuated with the story of the Flying Dutchman, a sea captain condemned to sail for eternity. Legend has it that he has been cursed, and can only step ashore once every seven years—unless he finds true love.

When a ghostly ship anchors near her town’s harbour, Senta’s fantasies are put to the test in director Christopher Alden’s visually striking production, inspired by classic Expressionist cinema and Wagner’s feverish, Romantic score.

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Conductor: Johannes Debus
Original Director: Christopher Alden
Revival Director: Marilyn Gronsdal
Set & Costume Designer: Allen Moyer
Lighting Designer: Anne Militello
Intimacy Coordinator: Lisa Stevens
Price Family Chorus Master: Sandra Horst

The Dutchman: Johan Reuter
Senta: Marjorie Owens
Daland: Franz-Josef Selig
The Steersman: Miles Mykkanen
Erik: Christopher Ventris
Mary: Rosie Aldridge

COC Orchestra and Chorus