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‘THE FLYING DUTCHMAN’, Wagner’s first work of genius, with commentary and analysis by Peter Bassett. QMC Saturday 19 October 2024 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

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Saturday 19 Oct 2024
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm


The Flying Dutchman was Richard Wagner’s first authentically Wagnerian drama, and it remains a thrilling and moving one with magnificent music and a gripping story.

Introduction and presentation by Peter Bassett of Der fliegende Holländer drawing on some fabulous video recordings of memorable productions, and superb audio recordings.

At the Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point. The presentation will be from 3:00pm to 4:30pm followed by afternoon tea.

To book, please advise our Secretary Alpha Yap at alphayap60@gmail.com and make the usual payment of $15 for members and $20 for guests to the Society’s bank account, Bank of Queensland BSB 124-021, Account Number 2261-2919.

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the Overture to Der fliegende Holländer in concerts conducted by Umberto Clerici at QPAC on 15th and 16th November. See ‘Wagner in Brisbane’ page of this website.