Details

The opera is based on the life of French Actress Adrienne Lecouvreur (1692-1730) who rose from humble origins to become a leading lady at the Comedie Francaise. Adriana is caught between the attention of two lovers, one her manager, the other Maurizio, Count of Saxony. Unknowingly, she is trapped and poisoned by a rival in love. The drama reaches its poignant climax when, in the vane of true Italian tragedy, her lover returns to find Adriana dying and deluded, a victim of anger, jealousy and unrequited love.

Cast/Performers

Angela Gheorghiu (Not Feb17 21 / Mar17 2), Hrachuhi Bassenz (Adriana Lecouvreur - Feb17 21 / Mar17 2), Brian Jagde (Maurizio), Krystian Adam (Abbe di Chazeuil), Ksenia Dudnikova (Princesse de Bouillon), Balint Szabo (Prince de Bouillon), Gerald Finley (Michonnet - not Feb17 27 / Mar17 2), Alessandro Corbelli (Michonnet - Feb17 27 / Mar17 2), Vlada Borovko (Mlle Jouvenot), Angela Simkin (Mlle Dangeville), Thomas Atkins (Poisson), Simon Shibambu (Quinault)

Creatives/Company

Author: Francesco Cilea
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Daniel Oren
Director(s): David McVicar, Andrew George (movement director)
Design: Charles Edwards
Costume: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Choreographer: Andrew George