Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann (Bregenz Festival)

Overview

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).

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 23, 2015

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

Austria

Production

Unitel,C Major Entertainment

Cast

Michael Volle,Christophe Mortagne,Daniel Johansson,Mandy Fredrich,Rachel Frenkel,Bengt-Ola Morgny,Kerstin Avemo,Johannes Debus,Ketil Hugaas

Director

Stefan Herheim

Writer

Jules Barbier

Music

Jacques Offenbach

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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