Les Contes d'Hoffmann

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)

Cast

John Osborn Hoffmann

Nina Minasyan Olympia

Ermonela Jaho Antonia Christine Rice Giulietta Erwin Schrott Lindorf / Coppélius / Miracle / Dapertutto

Sunnyboy Dladla Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pittichinaccio

Irene Roberts La Muse / Nicklausse

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