Les contes d'Hoffmann

About the show

In a Nuremberg tavern, the poet Hoffmann tells of three loves. In Paris, he falls for Olympia, an automaton, and discovers the deception when she is destroyed. In Munich, he reunites with Antonia, whose singing under the influence of Dr. Miracle leads to her death. In Venice, Hoffmann loves Giulietta, who steals his reflection at the request of Dapertutto. Returning to the tavern, Hoffmann declares that the three women represent facets of the singer Stella. Nicklausse reveals herself as the Muse and claims Hoffmann for poetry; Stella leaves with Lindorf.