The Metropolitan Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann
Offenbach's opera in a live performance from The Metropolitan Opera, New York, 31 January 2015
171 mins
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.
Tony Stevenson
Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pitichinaccio
David Pittsinger
Luther / Crespel
Dennis Petersen
Nathanael / Spalanzani
Olesya Petrova
Antonia's mother
Yves Abel
Music Director
Yves Abel
Conductor
Paul Cremo
Dramaturgy
David Newell
Assistant Costume Designer
Duo Duo Huang
Choreographer
Ron Washburn
Technical Supervisor
John Kerswell
Sound Supervisor
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Gina Lapinski
Stage Director
Matiki Anoff
Makeup Artist
William Malloy
Wardrobe Supervisor
Michael Yeargan
Set Designer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer