Who:
Fairfield University presents The Met: Live in HD' s production of Jacques Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann ( Tales of Hoffmann)

What:
Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher ( South Pacific ) directs this new production, returning after the triumph of his Met Barber of Seville (seen Live in HD in the 2006-07 season). Offenbach's fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann is a fascinating psychological journey. Met Music Director James Levine conducts Joseph Calleja in the tour-de-force title role. Anna Netrebko is the tragic Antonia and Alan Held sings the demonic four villains. Deborah Voigt hosts the pre-show and intermission interviews.

The Met: Live in HD is a feature of Fairfield University's annual season of Arts & Minds events. Seating is reserved. Ticket availability is limited. $22 and discounts are available.

Where:
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

When:
1:00 p.m. Preview interviews begin earlier.
Expected running time: 4 hours, 2 minutes with 2 intermissions.

How:
Tickets are available online at fairfield.edu/quick or by calling the Box Office at (203) 254-4010. The toll free number is 1-877-ARTS-396.

Posted On: 12-03-2009 10:12 AM

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