The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann (2016)
The great storyteller Hoffmann is losing himself to drink. His rival in love, Councillor Lindorf, claims that Hoffmann knows nothing of the heart, and so goads Hoffmann into telling the tales of his three great loves – each destroyed by a villain who bears an uncanny resemblance to Lindorf… First Hoffmann tells of his infatuation for the mechanical doll, Olympia – who is destroyed by the inventor Coppélius. Next comes the courtesan Giulietta, who throws over his adoration in favour of jewels from the magician Dappertutto. Finally, the gentle Antonia is forced to sing to her death by the wicked Doctor Miracle. His stories finished, Hoffmann rouses from his drunken stupor to find Lindorf has made off with Stella, Hoffmann’s latest love – but the Muse compels him to transform his heartache into art.
Cast
- Vittorio Grigolo - Hoffman
- Thomas Hampson - Four Villans
- Sofia Fomina - Olympia
- Christine Rice - Giulietta
- Sonya Yoncheva - Antonia
- Kate Lindsey - Nicklausse
- Christophe Mortagne - Spalanzani
- Eric Halfvarson - Crespe
- Eric Halfvarson - Crespel
- Vincent Ordonneau - Four Servants
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann about?
- The great storyteller Hoffmann is losing himself to drink. His rival in love, Councillor Lindorf, claims that Hoffmann knows nothing of the heart, and so goads Hoffmann into telling the tales of his three great loves – each destroyed by a villain who bears an uncanny resemblance to Lindorf… First Hoffmann tells of his infatuation for the mechanical doll, Olympia – who is destroyed by the inventor Coppélius. Next comes the courtesan Giulietta, who throws over his adoration in favour of jewels from the magician Dappertutto. Finally, the gentle Antonia is forced to sing to her death by the wicked Doctor Miracle. His stories finished, Hoffmann rouses from his drunken stupor to find Lindorf has made off with Stella, Hoffmann’s latest love – but the Muse compels him to transform his heartache into art.
- Who directed The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann?
- The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann was directed by John Schlesinger.
- Who stars in The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann?
- The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann stars Vittorio Grigolo, Thomas Hampson, Sofia Fomina, Christine Rice, Sonya Yoncheva, Kate Lindsey.
- How long is The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann?
- The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann has a runtime of 3h 30m (210 minutes).
- Where was The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann produced?
- The ROH Live: The Tales of Hoffmann was produced in United Kingdom.