Jacques Offenbach: Hoffmanns Erzählungen / Decca 3x LP, Box Set 1976 

6.35199-00.501

Joan Sutherland, Placido Domingo, Huguette Tourangeau, Gabriel Bacquier, Orchestre De La Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge

Product Features

• Label: Decca
• Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Box Set
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

"Hoffmanns Erzählungen" (The Tales of Hoffmann) is an opéra fantastique by Jacques Offenbach, with a French libretto by Jules Barbier based on three short stories by E. T. A. Hoffmann. The opera tells the story of Hoffmann, a poet, and his three past loves: Olympia, a mechanical performing doll; Giulietta, a Venetian courtesan; and Antonia, the consumptive daughter of a musician. The work is known for its complex and varied musical styles, reflecting the fantastical and dreamlike nature of the story.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance: "Hoffmanns Erzählungen" was Offenbach's final work, and he died four months before its premiere. The opera has undergone various editions and adaptations over the years, with some versions deviating significantly from Offenbach's original conception.
• Musical Style: The opera is characterized by its diverse musical styles, ranging from romantic to fantastical, reflecting the dreamlike nature of the story.
• Performances: This recording features a renowned cast of singers and the Orchestre De La Suisse Romande under the direction of Richard Bonynge.

Track Listing

• Prologue: "Glou, Glou"
• Entreakt Und Akt I (Teil 1): "Là, Encore Cette Boucle"
• Akt I (Schluss): "Ah ! Mon Ami , Quel Accent !"
• Akt II (1. Teil): "Belle Nuit , O Nuit D'Amour"
• Akt II (Schluss): "Et Bien ! Etes-Vous Content De Moi, Monseigneur ?"
• Entreakt Und Akt III (Teil 1): "Elle A Fui , La Tourterelle"
• Akt II (2. Teil): "Malheureuse Enfant !"
• Akt III (Schluss): "Tu Ne Chanteras Plus ?"
• Intermezzo (Barcarole)
• Entreakt Und Epilog: "Voilà, Mes Amis"

Key Credits

• Conductor: Richard Bonynge
• Orchestra: L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
• Singers:
  • Joan Sutherland (Soprano)
  • Placido Domingo (Tenor)
  • Huguette Tourangeau (Mezzo-soprano)
  • Gabriel Bacquier (Baritone)

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