Wagner The Flying Dutchman SOLTI, Bailey, Martin, Kollo Decca 3Lp BOX SET *WR
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WAGNER
The Flying Dutchman
Der Fliegende Holländer
Georg Solti Chicago Symphony Chorus & Orchestra
Bailey, Martin, Kollo, I. Jones, Krenn, Talvela
3 x LP Box Set Decca – D24D 3 Vinyl: EX, Insert: NM, Box EX
Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer) is a romantic opera that premiered in 1843. The story is a compelling mix of romance, supernatural elements, and redemption.
The opera's central figure is the Flying Dutchman, a ghostly sea captain doomed to sail the seas for eternity. The curse is that he can only be freed if he finds a woman who will remain faithful to him until death. The Dutchman appears in a storm and is associated with themes of doom and despair.
The plot unfolds around his encounter with Senta, a young woman who has been captivated by the legend of the Dutchman. She is engaged to another man, but her deep, almost obsessive fascination with the Dutchman leads her to a fateful choice. Senta's unwavering love and sacrifice are crucial to breaking the Dutchman's curse.
Musically, The Flying Dutchman is notable for its innovative use of motifs and orchestration. Wagner employs a continuous musical flow rather than distinct arias and recitatives, which helps to create a more cohesive and immersive experience. The opera also features Wagner's characteristic use of leitmotifs—musical themes associated with specific characters, objects, or ideas.
The work is often celebrated for its dramatic intensity and the emotional depth of its characters, laying the groundwork for Wagner's later, more expansive operatic works.
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Mint - unopened / un-played, often still in shrink-wrap or has not been removed from the jacket. The sleeve is pristine condition, looks new.
NM (Near Mint) The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. The sleeve may have very light corner wear, the odd small dent / line.
EX (Excellent) very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.
VG+ will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature ( A little rub, slight scuffs, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.) Sleeve will show some wear such as light creases but will be in-tact. There may be light ring wear / discolouring.
VG marks or scuffs may be felt by finger-tip touch, Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. may be evident as will background noise. Generally these will not over-power the sound quality but are present. Sleeves may have seam splits, more significant wear / ring-wear / discolouring
GOOD+/GOOD - Can be played through without skipping. But will likely have significant surface noise, 'ticks' scratches, and visible groove wear. Sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
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