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Decca’s next Flying Dutchman

Decca’s next Flying Dutchman

It’s the cast of the Norwegian National opera production, conducted by Ed Gardner.

Lise Davidsen is Senta, Gerald Finley the Dutchman.

Stanislas de Barbeyrac as Erik, Brindley Sherratt as Daland and Anna Kissjudit as Mary

Lise’s management say this is the only time she will ever sing the role.

Yo-ho, to-ho!


 

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