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Directed by Frederic Wake-Walker
Martin Muehle, Maurizio ; Alessandro Spina, Prince de Bouillon ; Paolo Antognetti, Abbé de Chazeuil ; Nicola Alaimo, Michonnet ; Davide Piva, Quinault ; with various other vocalists and dancers ; Orchestra e Coro del Maggio Musicale fiorentino ; Daniel Harding, conductor
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
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