The Tales of Hoffmann: Canadian Opera Company

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The Canadian Opera Company presents Jacques Offenbach's richly melodic "Tales of Hoffmann" at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto.

A drunken poet sits at a bar, recalling his lost loves to his fellow drinkers. But this is no ordinary barfly: Hoffmann is a writer of fantastical fables. As he spins his dark reminiscences, they come to life before us and resonate with a universal truth.

Hoffmann embodies the archetype of every tortured artist, torn between his search for love and the demands of his creative muse.

Sung in French with English Surtitles

Cast:
Hoffmann: Russell Thomas (April 10, 14, 18, 21, 27, May 6, 14)
 / David Pomeroy (May 3, 8)
The Muse / Nicklausse: Lauren Segal
Olympia: Andriana Chuchman
Antonia: Erin Wall
Giulietta: Keri Alkema
Lindorf / Coppélius / Dr. Miracle / Dapertutto: John Relyea
Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pitichinaccio: Steven Cole
The Voice of Antonia's Mother: Ileana Montalbetti
Nathanael: Christopher Enns
Spalanzani: Michael Barrett
Hermann: Philippe Sly
Schlemil / Crespel: Gregory Dahl
Luther: Valerian Ruminski
Stella: Ambur Braid

Creative Team:
Conductor: Johannes Debus
Director: Lee Blakeley
Set Designer: Roni Toren
Costume Designer: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Chorus Master: Sandra Horst
With the COC Orchestra and Chorus