Jacques Offenbach's "Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67" is a captivating journey through the realms of 19th-century French opera. Released on January 1, 2000, by Maestoso, this album presents the complete recording of Offenbach's final opera, a masterpiece that blends romance, fantasy, and dark humor. The opera tells the tale of Hoffmann, a poet who recounts his three failed romantic relationships, each intertwined with a fantastical narrative. With a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes, the album is divided into four acts, each part offering a unique blend of drama, comedy, and enchanting music. Offenbach's genius shines through in the intricate compositions and memorable melodies, making this a timeless piece of classical music that continues to captivate audiences.
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Tracks
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67: Act IJacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Mildred Miller, Norman Scott, George Cehanovsky, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Rise Stevens, Roberta Peters, Paul Frankie, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, Martial Singher, Alessio De Paolis, Lucine Amara, Clavin Marsh, Richard Tucker
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act II: Pt. 1Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Lucine Amara, Clavin Marsh, Richard Tucker, Norman Scott, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Clifford Harvuot, Roberta Peters, Paul Frankie, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, George Cehanovsky, Martial Singher, Rise Stevens, Alessio De Paolis
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act II: Pt. 2Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Lucine Amara, Richard Tucker, Roberta Peters, Clifford Harvuot, Natalie Kelepovska, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, Rise Stevens, James Mc Craken, Mildred Miller, Norman Scott, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Sandra Warfield, Paul Frankie, George Cehanovsky
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act III: Pt. 1Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, James Mc Craken, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Mildred Miller, Norman Scott, Martial Singher, George Cehanovsky, Paul Frankie, Lucine Amara, Richard Tucker, Clifford Harvuot, Clavin Marsh, Natalie Kelepovska
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act III: Pt. 2Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, James Mc Craken, Norman Scott, Mildred Miller, Sandra Warfield, George Cehanovsky, Paul Frankie, Richard Tucker, Alessio De Paolis, Natalie Kelepovska, Lucine Amara, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Clifford Harvuot, Roberta Peters, Clavin Marsh
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act IV: Pt. 1Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, Alessio De Paolis, Rise Stevens, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Richard Tucker, Norman Scott, Roberta Peters, Sandra Warfield, Martial Singher, Clavin Marsh, George Cehanovsky, Paul Frankie
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act IV: Pt. 2Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Lucine Amara, Clavin Marsh, Richard Tucker, Natalie Kelepovska, Sandra Warfield, Mildred Miller, Norman Scott, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Clifford Harvuot, Roberta Peters, Paul Frankie, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, James Mc Craken, George Cehanovsky, Martial Singher, Rise Stevens
Les contes d'Hoffmann, Op. 67, Act IV: Pt. 3Jacques Offenbach, Pierre Monteux, Clavin Marsh, Lucine Amara, Natalie Kelepovska, Richard Tucker, Clifford Harvuot, Sandra Warfield, James Mc Craken, Coro del Teatro Metropolitan, Mildred Miller, Norman Scott, Roberta Peters, Paul Frankie, Orchestra del teatro Metropolitan, George Cehanovsky, Alessio De Paolis, Rise Stevens, Martial Singher
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