2015
FR
Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann (Bregenz Festival)
Bregenzs Tales of Hoffmann is different from everything you saw before. The New York Times praised the thoughtfulness and creativity of Stefan Herheims new production, devised by the director as a search for ones own self in a sparkling drag show. A shining-toned (NYT) Hoffmann is embodied by tenor Daniel Johansson in the title role. He is supported by a fantastic cast: Rachel Frenkel is positively ideal as Muse and Niklausse (Kurier), Kerstin Avemo as Olympia is endowed with brilliant, cheekily extemporized coloraturas (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Michael Volle sings the parts of Lindorf, Coppelius, Dr. Miracle and Dappertutto, the works four villains, with warmth and intensity (NYT) and Mandy Fredrich is a finelyphrased Antonia (Kurier).
Rating
Cast
Daniel Johansson
Hoffmann
Kerstin Avemo
Olympia
Michael Volle
Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto
Mandy Fredrich
Antonia/Giulietta
Rachel Frenkel
Nicklausse/La Muse/La voix de la tombe, mère d’Antonia
Christophe Mortagne
Andrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pittichinaccio
Bengt-Ola Morgny
Spalanzani