Hoffmann (tenor), a poet

Nicklausse (mezzo-soprano), the friend of Hoffmann

Olympia (soprano), a doll, one of Hoffmann's loves

Giulietta (soprano), a courtesan, one of Hoffmann's loves

Antonia (soprano), a sick woman, one of Hoffmann's loves

Coppèlies (bass-baritone), a magician, one embodiment of Hoffmann's enemy

Dr. Miracle (bass-baritone), one embodiment of Hoffmann's enemy

Dapertutto (bass-baritone), a magician, one embodiment of Hoffmann's enemy

Pittichinaccio (tenor), an admirer of Giulietta

Councillor Lindorf (bass-baritone), a councilor of Nuremburg, one embodiment of Hoffmann's enemy

Stella (soprano), an opera singer

Andrès (tenor), Stella's servant

Hermann (baritone), a student

Nathaniel (tenor), a student

Schlemil (bass), Giulietta's protector, in love with Giulietta

Spalanzani (tenor), an inventor

Cochenille (tenor), the servant of Spalanzani

Crespel (bass), the father of Antonia

Frantz (tenor), the servant of Crespel

Luther (bass), an innkeeper

the Muse (soprano), the Muse of Poetry

Voice of Antonia's mother (mezzo-soprano)