Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann | The Bad Luck Opera
The Classical Music Minute - Un pódcast de Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Lunes
DescriptionThe Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach certainly got off to a rocky start—with the death of the composer before its premiere and then disaster striking its first Vienna performance. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactThe Royal Family of Austria arrived at the theatre as the disaster was ending and immediately began collecting relief funds for the victims and their families. Crown Prince Rudolf was particularly emotional, crying upon seeing the hundreds of lifeless bodies.__...
