Unfortunately the qualities that make Jacques Offenbach's operetta The Tales of Hoffmann an irresistible melodic profusion of wit, dash and unfailing high spirits are only in evidence in the playing of the Lyon Opera Orchestra under Kent Nagano: operetta, more than its serious cousin, continues to be fair game for the whims of producers and designers. In this case an excellent cast ...

Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Starring: Daniel Galvez-Vallejo, José van Dam, Natalie Dessay, Barbara Hendricks, Isabelle Vernet
Directed By: Pierre Cavassilas

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Manufacturer: Decca

Manufacturer: Classics

Manufacturer: Universal Classics

Manufacturer: Decca

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Manufacturer: Philips

Manufacturer: Redline

Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Starring: Janet Baker, Valerie Masterson, Sarah Walker, Della Jones, James Bowman
Directed By: John Michael Phillips