The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann
The Metropolitan Opera: Les Contes d'Hoffmann
“Offenbach's opera in a live performance from The Metropolitan Opera, New York, 31 January 2015”
Synopsis
New tenor star Vittorio Grigolo takes on the title role in Offenbach’s fantastical opera, giving a tour-de-force performance as the tortured poet unlucky in love. He is joined by a trio of leading ladies: Erin Morley sings the mechanical doll Olympia, Hibla Gerzmava is the fragile Antonia, and Christine Rice sings Giulietta, the Venetian courtesan. Bartlett Sher’s colorful production, seen here in its second Live in HD presentation, also stars Thomas Hampson as the sinister Four Villains and Kate Lindsey as Niklausse, Hoffmann’s friend and muse. Yves Abel conducts.
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Gallery Met Shorts: The Tales of Hoffmann
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-01-31
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Vittorio Grigolo
Hoffmann
Kate Lindsey
The Muse of Poetry / Nicklausse
Thomas Hampson
Lindorf / Coppélius / Dr. Miracle / Dappertutto
Hibla Gerzmava
Stella / Antonia
Erin Morley
Olympia
Christine Rice
Giulietta
Tony Stevenson
Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pitichinaccio
David Pittsinger
Luther / Crespel
David Crawford
Hermann / Schlémil
Dennis Petersen
Nathanael / Spalanzani
Olesya Petrova
Antonia's mother
Deborah Voigt
Self - Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bartlett Sher, Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Michel Carré
- Original Score
- Jacques Offenbach
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Les Contes d'Hoffmann
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bartlett Sher, Barbara Willis Sweete
Jules Barbier, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Michel Carré
Jacques Offenbach
Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Offenbach
Original Music Composer
Jules Barbier
Writer
Bartlett Sher
Director
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Bartlett Sher
Production Design
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann about?
New tenor star Vittorio Grigolo takes on the title role in Offenbach’s fantastical opera, giving a tour-de-force performance as the tortured poet unlucky in love. He is joined by a trio of leading ladies: Erin Morley sings the mechanical doll Olympia, Hibla Gerzmava is the fragile Antonia, and Christine Rice sings Giulietta, the Venetian courtesan. Bartlett Sher’s colorful production, seen here in its second Live in HD presentation, also stars Thomas Hampson as the sinister Four Villains and Kate Lindsey as Niklausse, Hoffmann’s friend and muse. Yves Abel conducts.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann was directed by Bartlett Sher, Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann includes Vittorio Grigolo, Kate Lindsey, Thomas Hampson, Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann was composed by Jacques Offenbach.