Indianapolis Opera Opens THE FLYING DUTCHMAN Tonight

Indianapolis Opera is set to present Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, tonight, May 10 & the 12th, 2013 at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. The Flying Dutchman, a three-act opera, captures legends of a ghostly ship and a cursed sea captain in search of true love. See director/designer Joachim Schamberger's stunning vision come to life through the use of cutting edge projection technology and world-class singing. Tickets are reduced in price this season, starting at just $25 for The Flying Dutchman.

Come ashore to the legend of a ghostly ship and a cursed sea captain doomed to wander the ocean for all of eternity, in search of true love - his only chance of redemption. A beautiful young heroine, desperate to escape her restricting world, brings salvation when she abandons her life to prove her love for the captain. Richard Wagner's most popular and romantic opera comes to life in a new production designed by Artist in Residence, Joachim Schamberger. Featuring an all-star cast and the celebrated Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra led by James Caraher.

Cast/Creative:

Conductor - James Caraher
Director/Designer - Joachim Schamberger
Lighting Designer - Betsy Cooprider-Bernstein
Chorus Master - John Schmid

Daland - Kristopher Irmiter
The Dutchman - Kevin Short
The Steersman - Clay Hilley
Erik - Garrett Sorenson
Mary - Elizabeth Batton
Senta - Jane Dutton

The Flying Dutchman will play tonight, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. & May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. Cost: Single tickets are $25, $50, $75 and $100 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Approximate length: 2.5 hours. Sung in German with English Supertitles. For more information, visit www.indyopera.org.

A combination of grand and modern operas will be performed during Indianapolis Opera's 37th season, at both Clowes Memorial Hall and the Frank and Katrina Basile Opera Center. From Akhnaten, a new partnership with the Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater, to Amahl and the Night Visitors, a new holiday tradition, to the eerie story of The Flying Dutchman, this season's lineup offers something for everyone. Akhnaten and Amahl and the Night Visitors, both 20th century operas, provide viewers a glimpse of performances composed in both the past and present, in comparison to 19th century The Flying Dutchman. Indianapolis Opera is also announcing a new strategic partnership with the Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater. Additionally, IO has recently appointed stage director and designer Joachim Schamberger as an Affiliate Artist for the 2012-2013 season. Tickets will be reduced in price this season. Season subscribers will also receive 20 percent off of additional tickets and other conveniences.

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