None other than the famous poet E. T. A. Hoffmann takes on the role of the protagonist in this fantastic work by Offenbach: Hoffmann loves Stella. At the same time, he constantly fears that she will leave him, as all the women before her have done. In Luther's wine bar, he numbs his lovesickness and reviews his past love stories while intoxicated: Reality and imagination become increasingly blurred, the boundaries to nightmare become fluid and Hoffmann's dark visions come to life.
Musically, this opera offers a broad spectrum of compositional diversity. Whether humorous, grotesque, ironically upbeat or with a grand romantic operatic sound, Offenbach's music transports us into a world of fantasy that celebrates the power of art.
Premiere January 26, 2024
Further performances: February 2, 4, 11, 16 and 28, March 1, 6, 10, 15 and 23, April 13 and June 13, 2024

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