Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann (Bregenz Festival) (2015)

Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann (Bregenz Festival) (2015)

2015-07-23 Austria 174 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - Bregenzs Tales of Hoffmann is different from everything you saw before. The New York Times praised the thoughtfulness and creativity of Stefan Herheims new production, devised by the director as a search for ones own self in a sparkling drag show. A shining-toned (NYT) Hoffmann is embodied by tenor Daniel Johansson in the title role. He is supported by a fantastic cast: Rachel Frenkel is positively ideal as Muse and Niklausse (Kurier), Kerstin Avemo as Olympia is endowed with brilliant, cheekily extemporized coloraturas (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Michael Volle sings the parts of Lindorf, Coppelius, Dr. Miracle and Dappertutto, the works four villains, with warmth and intensity (NYT) and Mandy Fredrich is a finelyphrased Antonia (Kurier).

Cast

Kerstin Avemo is Olympia
Michael Volle is Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto
Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto
Mandy Fredrich is Antonia/Giulietta
Antonia/Giulietta
Rachel Frenkel is Nicklausse/La Muse/La voix de la tombe, mère d’Antonia
Nicklausse/La Muse/La voix de la tombe, mère d’Antonia
Christophe Mortagne is Andrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pittichinaccio
Andrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pittichinaccio
Bengt-Ola Morgny is Spalanzani
Ketil Hugaas is Luther/Crespel
Luther/Crespel
Johannes Debus is Conductor