Les Contes d'Hoffman
Brief Synopsis
A broadcast of Jacques Offenbach's 1881 fantasy opera about the three loves of the poet Hoffman and his battles with three evil geniuses who prevent him from realizing his dreams. Taped January 8, 1988, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Performed in French.
Cast & Crew
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Otto Schenk
Stage Director
Gwendolyn Bradley
Olympia
Roberta Alexander
Antonia
Grace Bumbry
Giulietta
Susan Quittmeyer
Nicklausse
Neil Shicoff
Hoffmann
Film Details
Also Known As
Contes d'Hoffman, Metropolitan Opera Presents (03/02/88), Tales of Hoffman, The
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Metropolitan Opera Association; Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
Synopsis
A broadcast of Jacques Offenbach's 1881 fantasy opera about the three loves of the poet Hoffman and his battles with three evil geniuses who prevent him from realizing his dreams. Taped January 8, 1988, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Performed in French.
Director
Otto Schenk
Stage Director
Cast
Gwendolyn Bradley
Olympia
Roberta Alexander
Antonia
Grace Bumbry
Giulietta
Susan Quittmeyer
Nicklausse
Neil Shicoff
Hoffmann
James Morris
Coppelius; Dappertutto; Dr Miracle; Lindorf
Tatiana Troyanos
Giulietta
Anthony Laciura
Andres; Cochenille; Frantz; Pitichinaccio
Andrea Velis
Spalanzani
Charles Dutoit
Film Details
Also Known As
Contes d'Hoffman, Metropolitan Opera Presents (03/02/88), Tales of Hoffman, The
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Metropolitan Opera Association; Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
