The “superb, sinister” Tales of Hoffmann at the Dutch National Opera with “excellent soloists, the impressive John Osborn” (Theaterkrant) and “Christine Rice, a vocally and physically voluptuous Giulietta” (bachtrack.com), “mezzosoprano Irene Roberts, who plays and sings brilliantly” (Groene Amsterdammer) and “Erwin Schrott, singing the four villains for the first time, made it look like a blast.” (bachtrack.com) “Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a parade of golden voices”. (Volkskrant) Maestro Rizzi conducted with elegance and momentum the chorus and the “excellent playing Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra”. (Volkskrant) “Spectacular” (Trouw) “This production effortlessly fascinates from start to finish.” (Theaterkrant)

Cast

John Osborn

Hoffmann

Ermonela Jaho

Antonia

Christine Rice

Giulietta

Erwin Schrott

Lindorf / Coppélius / Miracle / Dapertutto

Nina Minasyan

Olympia

Sunnyboy Dladla

Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pittichinaccio

Irene Roberts

La Muse / Nicklausse