Les Contes d'Hoffmann (1988)
Otto Schenk’s brilliant production captures both the dark romanticism of the story as well as its fairy-tale magic. It is a superb setting for Neil Shicoff’s vivid portrayal of the tortured poet Hoffmann, as he recounts the loves of his life and the way he has been foiled by his nemesis—a marvelous James Morris in a tour-de-force performance of the opera’s four villains. Gwendolyn Bradley is the doll Olympia, Tatiana Troyanos sings the courtesan Giulietta, and Roberta Alexander portrays the innocent Antonia.
Director: Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Genre: Music
Release Date: March 2, 1988
Cast
- Neil Shicoff - Hoffmann
- Susan Quittmeyer - Nicklausse / Muse
- James Morris - Lindorf / Coppélius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
- Gwendolyn Bradley - Olympia
- Tatiana Troyanos - Giulietta
- Roberta Alexander - Antonia
- Pauline Andrey - Stella
- Anthony Laciura - Andrès / Cochenille / Pitichinaccio / Frantz
- Spiro Malas - Luther
- Mark Baker - Nathanaël
Screenplay
- E. T. A. Hoffmann (Original Story)
- Jules Barbier
Music: Jacques Offenbach
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera live performance
More Films by Director: Brian Large, Otto Schenk
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Contes d'Hoffmann about?
- Otto Schenk’s brilliant production captures both the dark romanticism of the story as well as its fairy-tale magic. It is a superb setting for Neil Shicoff’s vivid portrayal of the tortured poet Hoffmann, as he recounts the loves of his life and the way he has been foiled by his nemesis—a marvelous James Morris in a tour-de-force performance of the opera’s four villains. Gwendolyn Bradley is the doll Olympia, Tatiana Troyanos sings the courtesan Giulietta, and Roberta Alexander portrays the innocent Antonia.
- Who directed Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann was directed by Brian Large, Otto Schenk.
- Who stars in Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann stars Neil Shicoff, Susan Quittmeyer, James Morris, Gwendolyn Bradley, Tatiana Troyanos, Roberta Alexander.
- What genre is Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a Music film.
- Where was Les Contes d'Hoffmann produced?
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann was produced in United States of America.