Eric Cutler reprises the role of Erik in Der Fliegende Holländer at the renowned Bayreuth Festival on August 1, 8, and 11. The festival, established by Richard Wagner in 1876, is an annual celebration dedicated to his operatic masterpieces, attracting music enthusiasts from around the globe to the historic Bayreuth Festspielhaus.

Joining Mr. Cutler is an exceptional cast featuring Michael Volle as the Dutchman, Georg Zeppenfeld as Daland, Elisabeth Teige as Senta, Nadine Weissmann as Mary, and Matthew Newlin as the Steersman. Directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov, this production, which premiered in 2021, reimagines the Dutchman as a vengeful man returning to his hometown, haunted by childhood trauma. Oksana Lyniv leads from the podium.

The performance on August 1 will be broadcast live on BR-Klassik.

Performances are scheduled for June 5, 9, 11, 17, 19 and 23.

On May 5 and 20, Eric Cutler will revisit the role of Siegmund in Wagner’s Die Walküre with the Zurich Opera, reprising his debut performances from the fall of 2022 in Andreas Homoki’s production.

The stellar cast includes Christof Fischesser as Hunding, Tomasz Konieczny as Wotan, Daniela Köhler as Sieglinde, Claudia Mahnke as Fricka, Camilla Nylund as Brünnhilde, and a talented ensemble featuring Sarah Cambidge, Ann-Kathrin Niemczyk, Barbara Senator, Anna Werle, Simone McIntosh, Siena Licht Miller, Michal Doron, and Noa Beinart in supporting roles. Maestro Giandrea Noseda will lead from the podium.