IDEUTSCHE OPER BERLINI
Donnerstag, 4. April 2002
Jacques Offenbach Les (ontes d'Hoffmann
(In franzosischer Sprache - mit deutschen Obertiteln)
Opera-fantastique in 5 Akten Text von Jules Barbier nach dem Drame-fantastique von Jules Barbier und Michel Carre
AuffOhrung nach der Neuedition von Michael Kaye
Musikalische Leitung Frederic Chaslin lnszenierung Sven-Eric Bechtolf BOhne Rolf Glittenberg KostOme Marianne Glittenberg Chore Hellwart Matthiesen Choreografische Mitarbeit Raffaella Renzi Dramaturgie Regine Palmai
Olympia, Antonia, Giulietta, Stella Brigitte Hahn La Muse, Nicklausse Yvonne Wiedstruck La Voix de la Tombe Ute Walther Hoffmann Jean-Pierre Furlan Lindorf, Coppelius, Dr. Miracle, Dapertutto Laurent Naouri Spalanzani Peter Maus Crespel Peter Klaveness Peter Schlemil Tom Erik Lie Andres, Cochenille, Frantz, Pitichinaccio Burkhard Ulrich Maitre Luther Klaus Lang Nathanael Jorg Schomer Wolfram Jorg Bruckner Hermann Chong-Boon Liau Wilhelm Miomir Nikolic Le Capitaine des Sbires David Knutson
Die Statisterie der Deutschen Oper Berlin Der Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin Das Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin New Production Opera in three acts with prologue and epilogue by JACQUES OFFENBACH Libretto by JULES BARBIER and MICHEL CARRE, based on stories by KT.A. Hoffmann Revision, recitatives and part of orchestration by Ernest Guiraud (This production uses, in part, Fritz Oeser's critical edition. Used by arrangement with Baeremeiter Music Corporation for AIkor-Edition, publisher and copyright owner.) Les Contes d'Hoffmann (in French) Conductor CAST Steven Mercurio (in order of appearance) Production Christopher Alden Hoffmann Jerry Hadley Set Designer The Muse Ruxandra Donose** Gerard Howland Stella Victoria Morgan Costume Designer Lindorf Samuel Ramey Maria Bj0rnson* Andres Michel Senechal Additional costumes designed by Luther Bojan KnezeviC Zack Brown Nathanael Stuart Skeltont Lighting Designer Hermann Thomas J. Munn John Autryt Sound Designer Nicklausse Ruxandra Donose Roger Gans Spalanzani Joseph Frank Chorus Director Cochenille Michel Senechal Ian Robertson Coppelius Samuel Ramey Musical Preparation Olympia Tracy Dahl Jay Rozendaal Antonia Patricia Racette Susanna Lemberskaya Peter Grunberg Crespel Philip Skinner -Joyce Fieldsend Frantz Michel Senechal 'rnest Fredric Knell Dr. Miracle Samuel Ramey ~Jhilip Eisenberg Voice ofAntonia's mother Elizabeth Bishop Supertitles Christopher Bergen Giulietta Catherine Keen Assistant Stage Directors Schlemil John Relyeat Laurie Feldman Dapertutto Samuel Ramey Zoe Pappas Pitichinaccio Michel Senechal Stage Manager Jerry Sherk Students, tavern waiters, guests ofSpalanzani, gamblers, valets, spirits ofbeer and wine Movement Assistant **U.S. opera debut *San Francisco Opera debut t1996 Adler Fellow Victoria Morgan Fight Consultant The opening performance of Les Contes d'Hojfmann is dedicated Larry Henderson to the memory of Prentis Cobb Hale. Scenery constructed in San Francisco Opera Scenic Studios TIME AND PLACE: Early 19th century; Nuremberg, Munich and Venice Costumes executed by San PROLOGUE Luther's tavern in Nuremberg Francisco Opera Costume Shop ACT I Spalanzani's house First performance: INTERMISSION Paris, February 10, 1881 First San Francisco Opera ACT II Crespet's house in Munich performance: INTERMISSION October 24,1944 ACT ill GiuIietta's palace in Venice SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 2:00 EPILOGUE Luther's tavern WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 7:30I SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 8:00 V Supertitles provided by a generous gift from The Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 8:00 '------' .~FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AT 8:00 Latecomers will not be seated during the performance after the lights have dimmed. 3UNDAY, DECEMBER 1 AT 2:00 The use of cameras, cellular phones and any kind of recording equipment is strictly forbidden. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 7:30 The performance will last approximately three and one-half hours.
1996-97 Season 21 SAN DIEGO PE~ presents The Tales ofHoffmann ByJacques Offenbach
An opera in three acts Libretto byJules Barbier Based on the play by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre after the stories by E.T.A. Hoffmann First performance at Paris' Opera-Comique, February 10, 1881 Sung in French with English supertitIes Saturday; April 30, 7 p.m. Tuesday; May 3, 7 p.m. Friday; May 6, 8 p.m.,./' Sunday, May 8, 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11,7 p.m.
Conductor Richard Bonynge ../ Director Wolfgang Weber Set Designer Giinther Schneider-Siemssen Costume Designer Hill Reihs-Gromes Chorus Master Martin Wright Lighting Designer Marie Barrett Make-uplWigArtist Terry Baliel Supertitles Roger Pines French Diction Coach Marie-Claire
San Diego Gas & Electric is proud to underwrite the appearance ofMaestro Richard Bonynge as part ofthe SDC&E Distinguished Conductor Series.
This production was created for the Greater Miami Opera Association. Costumes are owned by Malabar Limited.
P·16 •• PERFORMING ARTS The Tales ofHoffmann CAST (In order ofappearance)
PROWGUE Luther's Tavern in Nuremberg
The Muse Jean Rigby Luther; a tavernkeeper Herbert Eckhoff Councillor Lindoif Louis Otey Hermann, a student James Wood Andres, Stella's servant Graeme Ewer** Nathanael, a student Cesar Ulloa* Nicklausse, Hoffmann'sfriend Jean Rigby Hoffmann, apoet JerryHadley*
ACT I The Tale of the Mechanical Doll - Spalanzani's house in Paris
Spalanzani, an inventor Cesar Ulloa* Nicklausse Jean Rigby Hoffmann Jerry Hadley* Cotpelius, an optician Louis Otey Cochenille, Spalanzani's servant Graeme Ewer** Olympia, a doll Nova Thomas
Acrll The Tale of the Lost Reflection -Aplace in Venice Nicklausse Jean Rigby Pitichinaccio, a servant Graeme Ewer** Giulietta, a Venetian courtesan NovaThomas Schlemil, Giulietta's protector James Wood Hoffinann Jerry Hadley* Dapertutto, a sorcerer LouisOtey
AcrID The Tale of Antonia's Song - Councillor Crespel's house in Munich
Antonia, a NovaThomas NickJausse Jean Rigby young smger Herbert Eckhoff Doctor Miracle LouisOtey Crespel, Graeme Ewer** The voice ofAntonia's Mother Patricia McAfee Antonia's JerryHadley*
EPILOGUE Luther's Tavern in Nuremberg Hoffinann Jerry Hadley* Nicklausse Jean Rigby Luther Herbert Eckhoff Stella, aprima donna NovaThomas Councillor Louis Otey Andres Graeme Ewer** Lindoif James Wood The Muse Jean Rigby Hermann Cesar Ulloa* 'San Diego Opera debut "*US debut
This performance is approximately three hours in duration. There will be two intermissions. Latecomers will not be seated during the performance after the lights have dimmed. The use ofcameras or any kind ofrecording equipment is strictly forbidden. San Diego Opera's performance of The Tales 0/Hoffmann will be broadcast on ~-- .. KFSD-FM 94.1 at 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17,1994. Because ofthe extensive dialogue in this production, amplification is being used. San Diego Opera is a member ofOPERA America.
PERfORMING ARTS P-17 YETBOPOUTAN OPERA Saturday Afternoon, February 13, 1993, B0-5:20 The 166th Metropolitan Opera performance of JACQUES OFFENBACH Les Contes d'Hoffmann Opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue Libretto byJules Barbier and Michel Carre, based on stories of E.T.A. Hoffmann
Conductor: James Levine Original Production: Otto Schenk Production: Lesley Koenig Set Designer: Gunther Schneider-Siemssen Costume Designer: GabyFrey Lighting Designer: Gil Wechsler
Hoffmann, a poet Placido Domingo Olympia, a doll } Antonia, ayoung singer his three loves Carol Vaness Giulietta, acourtesan Lindorf } CoppeIius, an optician Held Dr. Miracle Alan Dappertutto The Muse ojPoetry } NickJausse, Hoffmann's friend Susanne Mentzer Coct::~~ Frantz } Anthony Laciura Pitichinacdo Nathanael, astudent } Spalanzani, a physicist John Horton Murray the Luther, proprietor of tavern } Ara Berberian Crespel, Antonia's father Antonia's mother Sondra Kelly Hermann, a student } Schlhnil Kim Josephson Stella, a prima don na Carol Vaness
Chorus Master: Raymond Hughes Musical Preparation: Dennis Giauque, Susan Webb, and Craig Rutenberg Assistant Stage Director: Max Charruyer Prompter: Susan Webb
This productionof Les Contes d'Hoffmann was made possible by generous and deeply appreciated gifts from Francis Goelet, Laurence D. Lovett, and the Metropolitan Opera Guild. The revival ofthis production is made possible by a generous gift from the Metropolitan Opera Dubincelebration of the Dub's lOOth anniversary. This performance is being broadcast live over the Texaco-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network.
YIl11IJJha is the ofjidal pianc ofthe Metropolium Opera.lAh!aJmers will not be admitted during the performana.