Adriana Lecouvreur backdrop

Adriana Lecouvreur 2021 Directed by Frederic Wake-Walker , Tiziano Mancini

Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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.

Country USA
Production Country Italy
Language English
Gnere Music
Production Company NAXOS
Release Date 27 April 2021
143 mins
Cast
Martin Muehle Maurizio
Alessandro Spina Prince de Bouillon
Paolo Antognetti Abbé de Chazeuil
Nicola Alaimo Michonnet
Davide Piva Quinault
Maria José Siri Adriana Lecouvreur
Ksenia Dudnikova Princess de Bouillon
Chiara Mogini Mademoiselle Jouvenot
Valentina Corò Mademoiselle Dangeville