October 5, 2024 | 1 pm @ Legacy Theatres
• OCT. 5:The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HDperformance of Offenbach’s“Les Contes d’Hoffman”is broadcast at Legacy Theaters, Bristol, Va., at 1 p.m.An ensemble of leading lights takes the stage for Offenbach’s fantastical final work, headlined by tenorBenjamin Bernheimin the title role of the tormented poet. Hoffmann’s trio of lovers are sung by sopranoErin Morleyas the mechanical doll Olympia, sopranoPretty Yendeas the plagued diva Antonia and mezzo-sopranoClémentine Margaineas the Venetian seductress Giulietta.Marco Armiliatoconducts Bartlett Sher’s evocative production, which also features bass-baritoneChristian Van Hornas the Four Villains, tenorAaron Blakeas Four Servants and mezzo-sopranoVasilisa Berzhanskayain a company debut as Hoffmann’s friend Nicklausse. $17.12 — $24.61. www.bristol.legacytheaters.com
Category: Music