All at sea.
The article examines the thematic and artistic exploration of the ocean in three recent operatic productions: Richard Wagner's *The Flying Dutchman*, Benjamin Britten's *Peter Grimes*, and Dai Fujikura's *The Great Wave*. It highlights how these operas incorporate maritime elements both musically an...
| Publicado en: | Prospect no. 348; pp. 78 - 81 |
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| Formato: | Arts/Entertainment Review |
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Prospect Publishing Limited
Jun2026
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