Les Contes d'Hoffmann 2018

The “superb, sinister” Tales of Hoffmann at the Dutch National Opera with “excellent soloists, the impressive John Osborn” (Theaterkrant) and “Christine Rice, a vocally and physically voluptuous Giulietta” (bachtrack.com), “mezzosoprano Irene Roberts, who plays and sings brilliantly” (Groene Amsterdammer) and “Erwin Schrott, singing the four villains for the first time, made it look like a blast.” (bachtrack.com) “Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a parade of golden voices”. (Volkskrant) Maestro Rizzi conducted with elegance and momentum the chorus and the “excellent playing Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra”. (Volkskrant) “Spectacular” (Trouw) “This production effortlessly fascinates from start to finish.” (Theaterkrant)

Country USA
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Music
Production Company Dutch National Opera
Release Date 3 June 2018
Cast
John Osborn Hoffmann
Christine Rice Giulietta
Erwin Schrott Lindorf / Coppélius / Miracle / Dapertutto
Sunnyboy Dladla Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pittichinaccio
Irene Roberts La Muse / Nicklausse
Crew
Music