Premiere of The Flying Dutch: a spectacle in the quarry!

Premiere of The Flying Dutch: a spectacle in the quarry!

On July 9, 2025, the premiere of Richard Wagner's legendary opera "The Flying Dutch" takes place in the unique backdrop of the opera in the quarry in St. Margarethen. This staging not only promises musical highlights, but also visual and technical highlights that will captivate the audience. The piece addresses the story of a cursed captain who is looking for salvation by the loyalty of the sailor's daughter Senta. The opera has a duration of two and a half hours and includes a variety of musical elements, including ballads, monologues, duets and choral chants that support the dramatic action.

director Philipp M. Krenn and his team brings the rough nature of the lake and stirring storms on stage under the creative look of the stage designer Momme Hinrichs. A gigantic ghost ship that sails through the stage design is framed by magnificent costumes of designer Eva Dessecker. In order to further strengthen the ambience, video projections of water and fire, as well as spectacular stunts under the direction of Stunt Action Designer Ran Arthur Braun are shown.

artistic line -up and musical management

The musical direction takes over Patrick Lange, who is passionate about interpreting works by Wagner masterfully. Lange, who started his career at the Komische Oper Berlin, has made a name for itself as a conductor in renowned opera houses, including the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London. Its versatility is underlined by new productions by "Tannhäuser" and "The Meistersinger von Nuremberg".

The role of the Senta is embodied by the soprano Elisabeth Teige, Johanni van Oostrum and Johanna, while the tenors take the game of the hunter Erik. Jinxu Xiaohu and Brian Michael Moore will return in the role of the helmsman. Roxana Constantinescu shines as Mary, and Liang Li and Jens-Erik Aasbø take on the role of Daland. In the main role of the Dutch, the baritone George Gagnidze, James Rutherford and Tommi Hakkala are expected, with Gagnidze being one of the leading baritone.

additional attractions and competition

Before and during the break there will be a culinary offer with specialties from Scandinavian cuisine that rounds off the evening. In order to increase the anticipation for the premiere, the opera in the quarry organizes a competition: 7 × 2 tickets for the premiere and 20 × 2 tickets for the performances on August 9 and 16 will be raffled off. The winners can look forward to a visit to the opera lounge with VIP input.

The staging "The Flying Dutch" not only stands for musical excellence, but also promises an overall experience that is impressively presented in the unique atmosphere of the quarry. Visitors can look forward to an unforgettable experience that appeals to all the senses. Further information and tickets are available on the website of the Opera in the quarry.