Les contes d'Hoffmann

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is an opera by Jacques Offenbach that tells the fantastical and emotional story of a poet named Hoffmann. Through a series of three intertwined vignettes, Hoffmann's loves and heartbreaks with three women—each representing different aspects of desire and obsession—are explored. Combining music, drama, and supernatural elements, the opera examines themes of love, illusion, and the human condition. Its rich melodies and imaginative storytelling create a compelling reflection on how fantasies and reality often blur in our pursuit of happiness.