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).
Daniel Johansson
as Hoffmann
Kerstin Avemo
as Olympia
Michael Volle
as Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto
Mandy Fredrich
as Antonia/Giulietta
Rachel Frenkel
as Nicklausse/La Muse/La voix de la tombe, mère d’Antonia
Christophe Mortagne
as Andrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pittichinaccio
Bengt-Ola Morgny
as Spalanzani
Ketil Hugaas
as Luther/Crespel
Johannes Debus
as Conductor
