Two weeks before its premiere, the setting of this opera was changed from Scotland.
Two weeks before its premiere, the setting of this opera was changed from Scotland. The ballad sung by Senta explains the title character's predicament and recalls the overture on the opening  "Johohoe!" Including the "Spinning Chorus," the libretto of this (*) Norway- set opera is based on Captain Marryat's novel. For 10 points— name this Richard Wagner opera about Daland and his cursed ship.
Two weeks before its premiere, the setting of this opera was changed from Scotland.
The Flying Dutchman (or Der Fliegende Holländer)