A new cast impresses in Hoffmann

Par David Browning, 13 mars 2015

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Critique faite à Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House, New York, le 11 mars 2015

Offenbach, Les Contes d'Hoffmann

Metropolitan Opera

James Levine, Direction

Bartlett Sher, Mise en scène

Catherine Zuber, Costumes

Michael Yeargan, Décors

Susanna Phillips, Antonia

Audrey Luna, Olympia

Elena Maximova, Giulietta

Karine Deshayes, Nicklausse, La Muse

Matthew Polenzani, Hoffmann

Laurent Naouri, Lindorf

Tony Stevenson, Frantz

David Pittsinger, Luther, Crespel

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David Browning

David Browning is a blogger and opera lover, board member and occasional advisor to some of New York City's small opera companies, and some time singer himself. Although he trained for a career in opera, a life as a technology consultant found him.

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