In this opera's first act the baritone concludes, "I'm old, but I am alive" to explain his seductive prowess in "Dans les roles."
In this opera's first act the baritone concludes, "I'm old, but I am alive" to explain his seductive prowess in "Dans les roles." In the aria "Scintille, diamant" Dapertutto describes the diamond ring he uses to control a woman who helps him steal the protagonist's reflection. A piece originally written as the "Elves Song" for another opera was included as "Belle nuit, Ã´ nuit d'amour" in its third act set in Venice. The soprano repeatedly pauses during the aria "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" to be (*) rewound by the inventor Spalanzani, explaining its common title of "The Doll Song." Coppelius gives this opera's protagonist magic glasses that trick him into believing the automaton Olympia is a real person. In this opera's epilogue the prima donned Stella leaves a tavern in Nuremberg with Councilor Lindorf after the title character's friend Nicklausse unveils himself as the Muse in disguise and instructs him to be a poet. Featuring a famous barcarolle, for 10 points, name this opera by Jacques Offenbach inspired by the titular German storyteller who wrote "The Sandman."   
In this opera's first act the baritone concludes, "I'm old, but I am alive" to explain his seductive prowess in "Dans les roles."
The Tales of Hoffman [or Les Contes d'Hoffmann]