Adriana Lecouvreur

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.

Cast

Martin Muehle

Martin Muehle

as Maurizio

Alessandro Spina

Alessandro Spina

as Prince de Bouillon

Paolo Antognetti

Paolo Antognetti

as Abbé de Chazeuil

Nicola Alaimo

Nicola Alaimo

as Michonnet

Davide Piva

Davide Piva

as Quinault

Antonio Garés

Antonio Garés

as Poisson

Michele Gianquinto

Michele Gianquinto

as Major-domo

Maria José Siri

Maria José Siri

as Adriana Lecouvreur

Ksenia Dudnikova

Ksenia Dudnikova

as Princess de Bouillon

Chiara Mogini

Chiara Mogini

as Mademoiselle Jouvenot

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