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FANTASTICAL FABLES! MAGICAL MELODIES!

Rising tenor star Russell Thomas portrays Hoffmann, a young poet prone to fantastical daydreams. He spins his remarkable tales of three beautiful and elusive women to a bar full of avid listeners. His pursuit of these three great loves is constantly challenged by a quartet of demonic characters, all brilliantly played by world-renowned Canadian bass-baritone John Relyea.

April 10 to May 14, 2012


On stage at the Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto.
Performance time is approximately three hours, 25 minutes including two intermissions.
Sung in French with English SURTITLES™.

Conductor: Johannes Debus
Director: Lee Blakeley
Set Designer: Roni Toren

Hoffmann: Russell Thomas / David Pomeroy
The Four Villains: John Relyea
The Muse / Nicklausse: Lauren Segal
Antonia: Erin Wall


Production from Vlaamse Opera.

Lauren Segal as The Muse/Nicklausse and Russell Thomas as Hoffmann in the Canadian Opera Company production of The Tales of Hoffmann, 2012. Photo: Michael Cooper

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Performance Dates & Times

  • Tues. April 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sat. April 14, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Wed. April 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sat. April 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fri. April 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Thurs. May 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sun. May 6, 2012 at 2 p.m.
  • Tues. May 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Mon. May 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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