The Tales of Hoffmann – Offenbach (Abridged)

Step into the world of romantic fantasy and tragic storytelling with this RCA Victor Red Seal abridged recording of Jacques Offenbach’s masterpiece, The Tales of Hoffmann. Performed in English with a libretto adapted from Jules Barbier and text by John Gutman, this production features standout vocalists from the Metropolitan Opera, under the baton of Jean Morel.
Featuring:

Laurel Hurley, Rosalind Elias, Lucine Amara, Helen Vanni

Sandra Warfield, Jon Crain, Martial Singher, Charles Anthony

Paul Franke, Clifford Harvuot, Norman Scott

Backed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, this rendition delivers a rich, colorful, and emotionally charged interpretation of Offenbach’s beloved opera.