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Offenbach: The Tales Of Hoffmann - with Raoul Jobin as Hoffmann / Columbia 3x LP, Box Set

Name: Offenbach: The Tales Of Hoffmann - with Raoul Jobin as Hoffmann / Columbia 3x LP, Box Set
SKU: 33CX1150-2
Price: 77.77 USD
Availability: InStock

33CX1150-2

Cast includes: Renee Doria, Andre Pernet, Vina Bovy, Charles Soix, Geori Boue, Roger Bourdin, Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre National De L'Opéra Comique

Product Features

Label: Columbia – 33CX1150-2
Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Box Set
Country: UK
Released:
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera
Duration: Approx. 3 hours

Overview

Experience Jacques Offenbach's enchanting opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann," brought to life by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre National De L'Opéra Comique. This 3x LP box set, released by Columbia, features the stellar Raoul Jobin as Hoffmann, supported by a magnificent cast including Renée Doria, André Pernet, Vina Bovy, Charles Soix, Geori Boué, and Roger Bourdin. Conducted by André Cluytens, this performance captures the whimsy and drama of Hoffmann's fantastical tales with extraordinary depth and emotion.

Interesting Facts

Raoul Jobin, the tenor, was a celebrated Canadian opera singer known for his powerful and emotive voice.
The Tales of Hoffmann is based on three short stories by the German author E.T.A. Hoffmann, reflecting the romantic and supernatural themes of the early 19th century.
The Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre National De L'Opéra Comique are renowned for their authentic and vibrant performances of French operatic works.