Offenbach: Fantasio

Offenbach: Fantasio

Opera Rara presents the first complete studio recording of Fantasio, one of Offenbach's most beautiful and refined works. A heady cocktail of charm, gracefulness and gentle melancholy, Fantasio marks the crucial step in Offenbach's path towardsThe Tales of Hoffmann. Conducted by Sir Mark Elder, Opera Rara's Artistic Director, the cast is led by spectacular performances from Sarah Connolly and the outstanding young American soprano Brenda Rae.