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Kleinzach? Well, yes indeed.

Kleinzach? Well, yes indeed.

Bartlett Sher directs Les contes d‘Hoffmann in New York (****) [cinema]

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Oct 09, 2024
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Erin Morley as Olympia © Marty Sohl / Met Opera

It is always a challenge to bring the unique dramaturgy of Les Contes d’Hoffmann to the stage. The various dreamlike worlds of the moon-struck poet require a constant shift in set design, atmosphere, and musical tone. Weaving a coherent thread through these is no simple task. Bartlett Sher’s choice (togethe…

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