Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance broadcasts, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta to complete Hoffmann’s trio of lovers.

Marco Armiliato conducts Bartlett Sher’s evocative production, which also features American bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and Russian mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her company debut as Nicklausse.

what to expect

Met Opera: Live in HD was developed as a way to reach existing audiences and to introduce new audiences to opera through new technology. The broadcasts are shown in more than 2,200 cinemas in more than 70 countries worldwide.

This award-winning series is the perfect opportunity to experience thrilling opera transmissions, special interviews, and behind-the-scenes features from the comfort of your local cinema.