from Act III of the German opera
Der Fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Erik, a hunter, engaged to Senta
Voice Part: tenor Fach: dramatic tenor/heldentenor
Setting: The bay near Daland's house, Norway, 18th century
Synopsis: Erik tries to convince Senta to come back to him, reminding her of the love that they once had for each other.