1. The singer of the role in a specific performance:
* This would depend on the specific opera house and production. You'd need to specify the production you're asking about. For example: "Who was the tenor singing The Flying Dutchman in the Metropolitan Opera's 2023 production?"
2. A famous tenor known for singing the role:
* Many famous tenors have sung the role of The Flying Dutchman, including:
* Jonas Kaufmann: A German tenor known for his powerful voice and dramatic performances.
* Klaus Florian Vogt: A German tenor known for his clear and beautiful voice.
* Plácido Domingo: A Spanish tenor who has sung the role many times, especially early in his career.
* Dmitri Hvorostovsky: A Russian baritone who also sang the role, though it's not typically sung by a baritone.
3. A specific performer playing the role in a particular musical or theatrical adaptation:
* There might be a specific musical adaptation of "The Flying Dutchman" that features a tenor in the lead role. To answer this, you would need to specify the musical.
To give you a better answer, please clarify what you mean by "The Flying Dutchman tenor."