Adriana Lecouvreur
Synopsis
Starring Angela Gheorghiu as the celebrated French actress Adriana Lecouvreur and Jonas Kaufmann as her lover Maurizio, Count of Saxony, Cilea s verismo drama explores celebrity, romance, jealousy, and death. The trio of sublime voices is completed by Russian mezzo-soprano Olga Borodina as Adriana s jealous rival, the Princess de Bouillon. David McVicar s hit production the first performance of the opera at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for more than a century presents the life of the French actress as a blurring of the distinction between fantasy and reality. The action revolves around a life-size Baroque Theatre, taking us from the bustle and colour of the first act backstage at the playhouse, to the bare final scenes as the drama reaches its fatal climax.
Top Cast
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Maurizio
Angela Gheorghiu
Adriana Lecouvreur
Olga Borodina
Princesse de Bouillon
Alessandro Corbelli
Michonnet
Iain Paton
Poisson
David Soar
Quinault
Janis Kelly
Mlle Jouvenot
Maurizio Muraro
Prince de Bouillon
Bonaventura Bottone
Abbé de Chazeuil
Abramo Ciullo
Major-Domo
Barbara Rhodes
Mlle Duclos
Kenneth Bryers
Pantalone
Keiko Hewitt-Teale
Chambermaid
Mark Elder
Conductor
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Legouvé, Arturo Colautti, Eugène Scribe
- Original Score
- Francesco Cilea
- Original Title
- Adriana Lecouvreur
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, François Roussillon
Ernest Legouvé, Arturo Colautti, Eugène Scribe
Francesco Cilea
Department Leadership Roster
David McVicar
Director
Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Costume Design
Francesco Cilea
Original Music Composer
Arturo Colautti
Writer
François Roussillon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adriana Lecouvreur
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What is Adriana Lecouvreur about?
Starring Angela Gheorghiu as the celebrated French actress Adriana Lecouvreur and Jonas Kaufmann as her lover Maurizio, Count of Saxony, Cilea s verismo drama explores celebrity, romance, jealousy, and death. The trio of sublime voices is completed by Russian mezzo-soprano Olga Borodina as Adriana s jealous rival, the Princess de Bouillon. David McVicar s hit production the first performance of the opera at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for more than a century presents the life of the French actress as a blurring of the distinction between fantasy and reality. The action revolves around a life-size Baroque Theatre, taking us from the bustle and colour of the first act backstage at the playhouse, to the bare final scenes as the drama reaches its fatal climax.
Who directed Adriana Lecouvreur?
Adriana Lecouvreur was directed by David McVicar, François Roussillon.
Who stars in Adriana Lecouvreur?
The principal cast of Adriana Lecouvreur includes Jonas Kaufmann, Angela Gheorghiu, Olga Borodina, Alessandro Corbelli, Iain Paton.
When was Adriana Lecouvreur released and how long is it?
Adriana Lecouvreur was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Adriana Lecouvreur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adriana Lecouvreur was composed by Francesco Cilea.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adriana Lecouvreur?
Adriana Lecouvreur holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).