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).

Directed by Stefan Herheim

Top cast

D

Daniel Johansson

Hoffmann

K

Kerstin Avemo

Olympia

Michael Volle

Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto

M

Mandy Fredrich

Antonia/Giulietta

Rachel Frenkel

Nicklausse/La Muse/La voix de la tombe, mère d’Antonia

Christophe Mortagne

Andrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pittichinaccio

B

Bengt-Ola Morgny

Spalanzani

K

Ketil Hugaas

Luther/Crespel

J

Johannes Debus

Conductor

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