The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier
Synopsis
Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates.
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Daniele Rustioni on the Music of Giordano’s Andrea Chénier
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Nicolas Joël
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Illica
- Original Score
- Umberto Giordano
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Nicolas Joël
Luigi Illica
Umberto Giordano
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Nicolas Joël
Director
Luigi Illica
Writer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier about?
Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier?
The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier was directed by Gary Halvorson, Nicolas Joël.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier includes Sonya Yoncheva, Piotr Beczała, Igor Golovatenko, Siphokazi Molteno, Olesya Petrova.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Andrea Chénier was composed by Umberto Giordano.