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Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights)

Album UK 1965 on His Master's Voice label
Classical (Opera)

Issued with 6-page insert containing libretto in French and English

     
Musicians
PortraitJacques Offenbach vc, 1819-1880 FR
album by
PortraitNicolai Gedda voc, 1925-2017 SE
tenor vocals, hoffmann, album by
PortraitGianna D'Angelo voc, 1929-2013 US
soprano vocals, olympia, album by
PortraitElisabeth Schwarzkopf voc, 1915-2006 DE
soprano vocals, giulietta, album by
PortraitVictoria De Los Angeles voc, 1923-2005 ES
soprano vocals, antonia, album by
PortraitGeorge London voc, 1920-1985 CA
bass vocals, coppèlius, album by
PortraitErnest Blanc voc, 1923-2010 FR
baritone vocals, dapertutto, album by
PortraitJean-Christophe Benoit voc, *1925 FR
baritone vocals, nicklausse, album by
PortraitAndré Cluytens , 1905-1967 FR
conductor, album by
PortraitJacques Pruvost voc,
baritone vocals, hermann
PortraitJean Pierre Laffage , 1927-2012 FR
baritone vocals, schlemil
PortraitLes Chœurs René Duclos ,
choir
Jean LaForge
conductor, chorus master
PortraitJules Barbier , 1825-1901 FR
libretto by
PortraitChristiane Gayraud voc,
mezzo-soprano vocals, la voix de la mère
PortraitJeannine Collard fl, voc, *1923 FR
mezzo-soprano vocals, second voice of the barcolle
PortraitOrchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire , FR
orchestra
PortraitJacques Loreau , 1920-2010 FR
tenor vocals, cochenille, pitichinaccio
PortraitAndré Mallabrera voc, 1934-2017 DZ
tenor vocals, nathanaël
PortraitMichel Sénéchal voc, *1927 FR
tenor vocals, spalanzani
Producers
Stephen Williams liner notes
Sabine Weiss photography by
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1 Il Était Une Fois, À La Cour D'Eisenach!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
2 Ah! Vivre DeuxJacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
3 C'est Moi, CoppéliusJacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
4 Mesdames Et MessieursJacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
5 Entr'acte ... BarcarolleJacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
6 Scintille, Diamant!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
7 Malheureux! Tu Ne Comprends Donc PasJacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
8 Hélas! Mon Coeur S'égare Encore!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
9 Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
10 J'ai Le Bonheur Dans L'âme!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens
11 Ma Mère! ... Antonia! Ciel!Jacques Offenbach - Nicolai Gedda, Gianna D'Angelo, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria De Los Angeles, George London, Ernest Blanc, Jean-Christophe Benoit, André Cluytens

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