Offenbach - From Laughter to Dreams

Experience a captivating evening dedicated to the genius of Jacques Offenbach at Espace Val Fleuri in Antibes. This unique concert by Opér’Azur features 20 talented artists, including soloists and the vocal ensemble, performing a fully staged and costumed show. The first half showcases a lively theatrical journey through Offenbach’s most playful operettas such as La Belle Hélène and La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein, blending humor, music, and drama seamlessly. The mood then shifts in the second half to the romantic and fantastical world of Offenbach’s Contes d’Hoffmann, with tenor Frédéric Diquero taking the lead role. Under the musical direction of Bruno Membrey and staging by Guy Bonfiglio, this concert invites audiences to explore the diverse facets of Offenbach’s art, from sparkling comedy to profound lyricism.