The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann (2015)
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.
Released: Jan 31, 2015
Runtime: 171 minutes
Stars: Vittorio Grigolo, Kate Lindsey, Thomas Hampson, Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley, Christine Rice
Crew: Jacques Offenbach (Original Music Composer), Jules Barbier (Writer), E. T. A. Hoffmann (Original Story), Yves Abel (Music Director), Bartlett Sher (Director), Barbara Willis Sweete (Director)
