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Tales of Hoffmann

Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann) by Jacques Offenbach

Fri. Nov. 4 8pm: Trinity-On-Main – New Britain – tickets >>
Sun. Nov. 6 3pm: MHS Arts Center – Middletown – tickets >>
Sun. Nov. 13 5pm: Garde Garde – New London – tickets >>
Sat. Nov. 19 8pm: Waterbury Palace – Waterbury – tickets >>

Cast:
Michael Wade Lee (Hoffmann)
Chris Lucier (Hoffmann)
Laurentiu Rotaru (Lindorf, Copelius, Dapertuto, Miracle)
Galina Ivannikova (Nicklaus)
Sherrie Seiden (Olympia)
Jurate Svedaite (Giulietta, Antonia)
Steven Fredericks (Crespel)
Michael Imbimbo (Spalanzani, Nathaniel)
Alexis Benson (Andreas/Spalanzani)
Fred Frabotta (Franz,Pitichinaccio)
Matthew Gamble (Luther,Schlemil)
Aleks Romano (Mothers voice)

Chorus Preparation/Pianist – Nathaniel Baker

Staged by Chris Ryan and Jayson Ferrandino
Set Design and Costumes by Katie Jurkiewicz
Original set by Phoenix Theater Comp.
Light design by Peter Smith

Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
Conductor/CLO Artistic Director – Adrian Sylveen

The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d’Hoffmann) is based on the real life German poet, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and makes him a character in some of his own, fanciful stories. Offenbach’s drama follows the same scheme, placing the title character into three tales of failed love. The result is one of the grandest and most expressive of all 19th-century French operas — achieving a combination of emotional depth and musical brilliance that only the finest opera composers ever equaled. CLO’s stellar cast includes internationally acclaimed tenor, Michael Wade Lee, as Hoffmann— Tamino and the Duke in previous CLO productions; crowd pleaser, Romanian bass-baritone Laurentiu Rotaru as the Four Villians; Russian mezzo-soprano Galina Ivannikova as Hoffmann’s sidekick, Nicklause and sometimes Muse; and soprano Jurate Svedaite as two of his three tragic loves. Making their debut with CLO is the exciting directing team of Chris Ryan and Jayson Ferrandino. Finally, CLO Artistic Director, maestro Adrian Sylveen will lead the outstanding Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra (CVCO).

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Now in our 9th season, Connecticut Lyric Opera (CLO) is Southeastern CT's only full-season professional opera company. Our mission is threefold: Inspire: To contribute to the cultural life of SE Connecticut and beyond with high quality operas, concerts and recitals from the traditional and contemporary repertoires. Involve: To encourage the development of Connecticut-based singers and musicians through their participation in professional opera productions and other public performances. Instill: To present opera to people of all ages in such a way as to foster a love and appreciation of the art form in general and vocal and classical music in general.