Jacques Offenbach
Les contes d'Hoffman (The Tales of Hoffmann) is Offenbach's opéra fantastique based on three short stories by E. T. A. Hoffmann, a series of vignettes in which a poet reflects on the facets of three past loves, from youthful passion to mature affection. A Metropolitan Opera recorded performance with Benjamin Bernheim in the title role, conducted by Marco Armiliato.
Show Notes
Cast includes Benjamin Bernheim, Christian van Horn, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya and Pretty Yende.