Adriana Lecouvreur
“Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino”
Overview
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.
Production Companies
NAXOS
Cast
Martin Muehle
Maurizio
Alessandro Spina
Prince de Bouillon
Paolo Antognetti
Abbé de Chazeuil
Nicola Alaimo
Michonnet
Davide Piva
Quinault
Antonio Garés
Poisson
Michele Gianquinto
Major-domo
Maria José Siri
Adriana Lecouvreur
Ksenia Dudnikova
Princess de Bouillon
Chiara Mogini
Mademoiselle Jouvenot
Valentina Corò
Mademoiselle Dangeville
