The Tales of Hoffmann (opera)

"The Tales of Hoffmann" is an opera composed by Jacques Offenbach, telling the story of the writer E.T.A. Hoffmann and his romantic misadventures. The opera unfolds in three acts, each highlighting Hoffmann’s ill-fated love for three different women—Olympia, Antonia, and Giulietta—each representing different aspects of love and desire. Narrated through Hoffmann’s adventures and struggles, the opera blends fantasy and reality, exploring themes of obsession, loss, and the nature of creativity. Rich in lyrical music and theatricality, it reflects the poignant intersection of reality and fantasy in Hoffmann’s life.