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The famous and highly praised Royal Opera production by the film director John Schlesinger, filmed in 1981, is as good as we are ever likely to see. The spectacular designs by Maria Bjornson and William Dudley vividly bring Hoffmann’s nightmare world to life. The brilliant cast is led by Placido Domingo as Hoffmann, in one of his towering portrayals. He has become wholly identified with this part, in a way that no other artist has.
The all-star cast also includes Luciana Serra as Olympia, Agnes Baltsa as Giulietta, Ileana Cortrubas as Antonia, Robert Lloyd as Lindorf, Geraint Evans as Coppelius, Nicola Ghiuselev as Dr Miracle, Sigmund Nimsgern as Dappertutto. The score, which includes such favourites as the Barcarolle and the Doll’s Song is conducted by Georges Pretre.
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Racconti Di Hoffmann (I) / Les Contes D'Hoffman
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By C. K. Wilson
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I was lucky enough to have seen this on BBC live from the Royal Opera House and although it was many years ago it still remains a favourite of mine. Having the three wonderful sopranos as opposed to the usual one added a dimension note seen since, as far as I am aware. And Placido Domingo was at his best during this period. Excellent DVD.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Placido Domingo leads an all round excellent cast. The singing is of a very high standard, and it is very well staged and produced.
I would recommend this to any opera lover, even if they are unfamiliar with this work.
I would recommend this to any opera lover, even if they are unfamiliar with this work.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Probably one of the greatest opera performances and recordings ever. I was not lucky enough to be there but instead it caught my ear as I was listening to the BBC Radio 3 live broadcast. Astonishing singing and great that there is at least a DVD recording as I cannot find a CD recording.
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Tales of Hoffmann
I have always loved the Tales of Hoffmann, since I was a child. I prefer the sequence which starts with Olympia, followed by the barcarolle.
Published 25 days ago by Tony
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Superb Baltsa crowns this masterpiece
Shot in the days when we did not have sharp picture definition this production is a total triumph. I was at Covent Garden the first night it opened and it was the most electrifying... Read more
Published 10 months ago by barnesdave
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Disappointed
I was looking forward to watching this opera for the first time and took guidance from the Amazon Reviews.
This DVD is actually awful. Read more
This DVD is actually awful. Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. Davis
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Justly famous production but pitiable programme notes
The many five star ratings for this production are amply justified. Production values(traditional), music and singing are at a very high standard. Read more
Published 14 months ago by trottman
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Magnificent Production
I cannot think of any weaknesses on the part of the cast performing this opera. One would not expect anything but a first class performance from Placido Domingo in the title role... Read more
Published 14 months ago by R. Bruce
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Opera lover
Lovely production and cast.
Fantastic performance and singing by Domingo.
The drawback of the opera is the 3 "flames" of Hoffman , especially Antonia, which... Read more
Fantastic performance and singing by Domingo.
The drawback of the opera is the 3 "flames" of Hoffman , especially Antonia, which... Read more
Published 20 months ago by arildo
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Unmisable
Skillfully directed and staged, with excelleny eye for detail. Superbly acted and beautifully sung. This Covent Garden production is unbeatable. Five stars.
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by A. M. Brinsley
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Tales of Hoffmann
This is the best performance I have seen of this opera !
Every thing about it is first class----the singing, the acting,the scenes are all superb. Read more
Every thing about it is first class----the singing, the acting,the scenes are all superb. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2010 by Bernard Akester
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