The Tales of Hoffman - National Opera Company (INBAL)

The Tales of Hoffman - National Opera Company (INBAL)

7.0/102h 53m2021
The Tales of Hoffman - National Opera Company (INBAL)

Overview

Opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue, by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), with a libretto in French by Jules Barbier (1825-1901), based on a work that Barbier himself and Michel Carré (1821-1872) had written based on stories by E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). Approximate duration: 2 h 45 min Recommended for those over 15 years old. The young poet Hoffmann, accompanied by Nicklausse, his alter ego and confidant, is in a tavern next to the theatre where Mozart's Don Giovanni is being performed. During the opera's intermission, some diners arrive at the bar who, upon seeing the poet, encourage him to sing and tell them the story of his famous love affairs. Hoffmann finally gives in and shares with them the stories of Olympia, Antonia and Giulietta. They, absorbed in the poet's stories, remain in the tavern, forgetting about the opera performance.

Genres

DramaComedyMusicRomance

Production Companies

Additional Information

Original Title:Los Cuentos de Hoffman - Compañía Nacional de Ópera (INBAL)
Original Language:French
Status:Released

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