Hoffmann, the poet, is torn between art and life, love and fantasy, dream and reality. His love for Stella, the singer, remains unrequited, and he takes refuge in alcohol and the world of his imagination. Over the course of a wine-soaked evening, he tells his friends of three fantastical love affairs…

Captured live from Milan, Damiano Michieletto world premiere production of Francesco Filidei's new opera, based on Umberto Eco's medievel thriller.