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The story of the poet Hoffmann and his descent into insanity and drunkenness, performed by the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Conceived by the Opera National de Lyon and inspired by Offenbach's Les contes d'Hoffman, it was the highlight of the inaugural week of Jean Nouvel's new opera house. Read more

Starring	Jose Van Dam, Jacques Verzier, Natalie Dessay, Brigitte Balleys
Director	Louis Erlo
Genres	Music/Musical

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Les Contes D'Hoffmann - Lyon Opera Orchestra

Starring	Jose Van Dam, Jacques Verzier, Natalie Dessay, Brigitte Balleys, Lyon Opera Chorus, Lyon Opera Orchestra
Director	Louis Erlo
Studio	ARTHAUS MUSIK
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs
Certificate
Genres	Music/Musical
Language	DVD: French
Subtitles	DVD: English, French, German, Spanish
Released	Production year: 1993 To Rent: DVD: Unavailable for rental To Buy: DVD: 04 Jun 2001

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  A disappointment
  
  The music and singing were undoubtedly first class. However, the 'story line' was totally different from the original, and indeed difficult to follow... read more »
  
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  A Darker Hoffmann
  
  This is a darker interpretation than is usual, especially the opening prologue and what is normally the first act.
  
  The second and third acts are ... read more »
  
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  Entertaining and innovative.
  
  This dvd is worth it for the performance of Natalie Dessay as Olympia. She was able to hit stratospheric high notes whilst being spun around in a metal cage.read more »
  
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  A disappointment
  
  The music and singing were undoubtedly first class. However, the 'story line' was totally different from the original, and indeed difficult to follow... read more »
  
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  The story of the poet Hoffmann and his descent into insanity and drunkenness, performed by the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Conceived by the Opera National de Lyon and inspired by Offenbach's Les contes d'Hoffman, it was the highlight of the inaugural week of Jean Nouvel's new opera ...