The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann

20152h 51min

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

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann Trailer

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann: "Ah! j’ai le bonheur" (Grigolo, Gerzmava)

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann: "Si ta présence m’est ravie" (Rice, Grigolo)

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann: "Hélas, mon cœur s'égare encore" (Septet)

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann: "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" (Erin Morley)

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Les Contes d'Hoffmann: "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" (Kathleen Kim)

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