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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
2-CD Naxos Historical 1997-00-00
2-CD Arkadia GA2033 2000-00-00

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