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Erin Morley as Olympia and Vittorio Grigolo in the title role of Offenbach’s “Les Contes d\u2019Hoffmann.”
Photo: Marty Sohl\/Metropolitan Opera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hosted by soprano Deborah Voigt, the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Jacques Offenbach’s\u00a0op\u00e9ra fantastique Les contes d’Hoffmann<\/em> (The Tales of Hoffman)\u00a0screens nationally from April 11, 2015.<\/p>\n

Starring the Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo as Hoffmann, the tortured\u00a0poet, \u00a0the production is directed by Broadway director Bartlett Sher. Thomas Hampson will add a new role to his extensive repertory as the Four Villains who interfere with Hoffmann\u2019s courtship of four women: the mechanical doll Olympia, sung by American soprano Erin Morley in her role debut; the consumptive artist Antonia and the self-absorbed diva Stella, both portrayed by Russian soprano Hibla Gerzmava; and the Venetian courtesan Giulietta, sung by English mezzo-soprano Christine Rice. American mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey will reprise the role of Nicklausse, Hoffmann\u2019s faithful muse, and Canadian conductor Yves Abel leads the exciting cast.<\/p>\n

The movie contains special intermission content: \u00a0<\/p>\n

-Deborah Voigt interviews tenor Vittorio Grigolo;<\/p>\n

-an\u00a0interview with the Tony Award-winning director of Les Contes d\u2019Hoffmann, Bartlett Sher;<\/p>\n

– an explanation of the colorful Olympia scene by the head of the scenic department Doug Lebrecht and props master James Blumenfeld;<\/p>\n

– a preview of the next captured live in HD in the series, Iolanta\/Bluebeard\u2019s Castle, including an interview with soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Piotr Beczala.<\/p>\n

The reviews of\u00a0Les Contes d’Hoffmann\u00a0<\/em>from the US:<\/p>\n

Vittorio Grigolo “exudes winning impetuosity, intelligence and exuberance” as the poet and adventurer in Broadway director Bartlett Sher’s production of Les Contes d’Hoffmann. (Financial Times).<\/p>\n

Erin Morley is “a remarkable Olympia, bringing rounded tone, dynamic variety and dramatic flair” to the role; Hibla Gerzmava as Antonia “with a soprano that was soft-grained yet penetrating\u2026The elegant mezzo Kate Lindsey [portrays] Hoffmann\u2019s friend Nicklausse, her voice silvery with a hint of cream.” Thomas Hampson sings the Four Villains and conductor Yves Abel “led a graceful, agile orchestral performance.” (New York Times).<\/p>\n

Running time: Approx 3 hours, 45 minutes including intermission<\/p>\n

NSW Dendy Opera Quays \u2013 Sydney\/ Dendy Newtown\/ Cremorne Orpheum \/Chauvel Cinemas \u2013 Paddington\/ Event Cinemas Castle Hill\/ Greater Union Newcastle\/ Scotty\u2019s Cinema Centre \u2013 Raymond Terrace\/ Cinemax \u2013 Kingscliff\/ Avoca Beach Picture Theatre\/BCC Cinemas Coffs Harbour\/
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie\/Majestic Cinemas Nambucca Heads\/Odeon 5 Cinemas \u2013 Orange\/Forum 6 Cinemas \u2013 Tamworth\/Forum 6 Cinemas \u2013 Wagga Wagga\/Mt VicFlicks.<\/p>\n

Check individual cinemas for screening times and dates.<\/p>\n

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