Who:
¶¶Òô»ÆƬapp presents
The Met: Live in HD'
s production of Jacques Offenbach's
Les Contes d'Hoffmann
(
Tales of Hoffmann)
What:
Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (
South Pacific
) directs this new production, returning after the triumph of his Met
Barber of Seville
(seen
Live in HD
in the 2006-07 season). Offenbach's fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann is a fascinating psychological journey. Met Music Director James Levine conducts Joseph Calleja in the tour-de-force title role. Anna Netrebko is the tragic Antonia and Alan Held sings the demonic four villains. Deborah Voigt hosts the pre-show and intermission interviews.
The Met: Live in HD is a feature of ¶¶Òô»ÆƬapp's annual season of Arts & Minds events. Seating is reserved. Ticket availability is limited. $22 and discounts are available.
Where:
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
¶¶Òô»ÆƬapp
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
When:
1:00 p.m. Preview interviews begin earlier.
Expected running time: 4 hours, 2 minutes with 2 intermissions.
How:
Tickets are available online at
or by calling the Box Office at (203) 254-4010. The toll free number is 1-877-ARTS-396.
Posted On: 12-03-2009 10:12 AM
Volume: 42 Number: 140