On February 4, 19:00, Andrejs Žagars' production of Wagner's "Der fliegende Holländer" will be performed for the first time this season under the baton of Modestas Pitrenas.

Wagner worked as Music Director in Riga from 1837 to 1839. Escaping his creditors by ship to London, Wagner was nearly shipwrecked. It was this frightening experience that inspired him to write "Der fliegende Holländer", a romantic opera about a man cursed to roam the seas forever - until he finds a woman who eill love him more than life.
The main parts will be sung by Egils Siliņš and Swedish soprano Emma Vetter. Both singers will participate in the performances of "Der Ring" in next seasons.