Les Contes d'Hoffmann

The story

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

J John OsbornHoffmann N Nina MinasyanOlympia E Ermonela JahoAntonia C Christine RiceGiulietta E Erwin SchrottLindorf / Coppélius / Miracle / Dapertutto S Sunnyboy DladlaAndrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pittichinaccio I Irene RobertsLa Muse / Nicklausse