A superb, sinister Hoffmann at Dutch National Opera

Par Jenny Camilleri, 04 juin 2018

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“a dark cautionary tale performed by a first-rate cast and orchestra”

Critique faite à Dutch National Opera and Ballet, Amsterdam, le 3 juin 2018

Offenbach, Les Contes d'Hoffmann

Dutch National Opera

Carlo Rizzi, Direction

Tobias Kratzer, Mise en scène

Rainer Sellmaier, Décors, Costumes

John Osborn, Hoffmann

Nina Minasyan, Olympia

Ermonela Jaho, Antonia

Christine Rice, Giulietta

Erwin Schrott, Lindorf, Coppélius, Miracle, Dapertutto

Maartje Rammeloo, Stella

Sunnyboy Dladla, Andrès, Cochenille, Frantz, Pitichinaccio

Paul Gay, Crespel, Luther

Frederik Bergman, Hermann

Mark Omvlee, Nathanaël

Irene Roberts, La Muse

Rodolphe Briand, Spalanzani

Eva Kroon, Voix de la mère d'Antonia

François Lis, Peter Schlémil

Orchestre philharmonique de Rotterdam

Chœur du Dutch National Opera

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****1

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Mark Vicente, 10th February

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****1

Malin Byström brilliert bei Isolde-Debüt in Amsterdam

Phillip Richter, 8th February

Die schwedische Sopranistin gibt ihr spannungsumwobenes Debüt als Isolde in Pierre Audis zeitloser Inszenierung.

*****

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Mengguang Huang, 23rd January

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****1

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Ivy Lin, 21st November

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

*****

Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused

Ivy Lin, 20th November

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.

***11

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Jenny Camilleri

After completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Toronto, Jenny moved to Amsterdam, where she enjoys singing in amateur choirs. She loves all genres of classical vocal music, especially nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian and German opera and art songs.

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