From the Met: "An ensemble of leading lights takes the stage for Offenbach’s fantastical final work, headlined by tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Hoffmann’s trio of lovers are sung by soprano Erin Morley as the mechanical doll Olympia, soprano Pretty Yende as the plagued diva Antonia, and mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as the Venetian seductress Giulietta.
"Marco Armiliato conducts Bartlett Sher’s evocative production, which also features bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in an important company debut as Hoffmann’s friend Nicklausse."
Read the synopsis and program guide from the Metropolitan Opera.
Composer: Jacques Offenbach
Libretto: Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
CAST:
Erin Morley: Olympia
Pretty Yende: Antonia/Stella
Clémentine Margaine: Giulietta
Vasilisa Berzhanskaya: Nicklausse/Muse
Benjamin Bernheim: Hoffmann
Aaron Blake: Four Servants
Christian Van Horn: Four Villains
