Les Contes D'Hoffmann > Metropolitan Opera
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- Les Contes D'Hoffmann (35)
- Music
- Jacques Offenbach (87)
- Lyrics
- Jules Barbier (3), Michel Carre (4)
- Book
- Jules Barbier (3), Michel Carre (4)
Recording Details
- Date
- January 23, 1937
- Type
- Audio / Radio Cast
- Method
- Live
- Language
- French
- Location
- US / NY / New York
- Liner Notes
- Richard Caniell
- Conductor
- Maurice Abravanel (11)
- Performer
- Angelo Bada, Vina Bovy (2), Norman Cordon, Louis D'Anglo, WiIfred Engelmann, Arnold Gabor (2), Anna Kaskas, Rene Maison, Irra Petina (8), George Rasely, Lawrence Tibbett (22)
- Notes
- With an English introduction by Milton Cross, this recording was originally broadcast on the radio as part of a series. Lawrence Tibbett plays all four villains in the piece, whereas Vina Bovy plays all four love interests. The Antonia Act comes after the Giulietta Act, contrary to most recent productions.
- Shortcode
- [r20663]
Releases (2)
Format | Label & Catalog # | Release Date | ||||
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2-CD | Naxos Historical | 1997-00-00 | ||||
2-CD | Arkadia GA2033 | 2000-00-00 |
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