Adriana Lecouvreur (2021)
Francesco Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur was inspired by the real-life story of a celebrated actress at the Comédie-Française who was much admired by Voltaire. Hailed as a masterpiece, the opera was triumphantly staged in cities around the world after its premiere in 1902. The dramatically effective narrative is a passionate love triangle filled with intrigue and complicated plot twists set in the gallant 18th century. Its subtle ironies and gorgeous cantabile style of music provide a perfect vehicle for the star cast in this stunning production from the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Directors: Frederic Wake-Walker, Tiziano Mancini.
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Martin Muehle as Maurizio |
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Alessandro Spina as Prince de Bouillon |
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Paolo Antognetti as Abbé de Chazeuil |
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Nicola Alaimo as Michonnet |
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Davide Piva as Quinault |
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Antonio Garés as Poisson |
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Michele Gianquinto as Major-domo |
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Maria José Siri as Adriana Lecouvreur |
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Ksenia Dudnikova as Princess de Bouillon |
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Chiara Mogini as Mademoiselle Jouvenot |
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Valentina Corò as Mademoiselle Dangeville |
| Sound | Daniel Harding | Conductor |
| Directing | Frederic Wake-Walker | Director |
| Directing | Frederic Wake-Walker | Stage Director |
| Art | Polina Liefers | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julia Katharina Berndt | Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Marco Faustini | Lighting Design |
| Crew | Anna Olkhovaya | Choreographer |
| Directing | Tiziano Mancini | Director |