Adriana Lecouvreur

World Premiere: Teatro Lirico, Milan, 1902. Adriana Lecouvreur occupies a unique place in the repertory: largely dismissed by experts from its premiere to the present day yet cherished by its fans for the dramatic possibilities provided by the lead roles.

The opera is a deft combination of frank emotionalism and flowing lyricism, with pseudo-historical spectacle. Based on a play by Eugène Scribe, the story was inspired by the real-life intrigues of famed actress Adrienne Lecouvreur and the legendary soldier—and lover—Maurice of Saxony. Cilèa’s operatic retelling quickly became a favorite of charismatic soloists. The title character in particular is a quintessential diva role.

CAST LIST :

Adriana Lecouvreur ——————————-Elizabeth Wells (Soprano)

Maurizio, Count of Saxony ——————— David Gustafson (Tenor)

Principessa de Bouillon ————————-Korby Myrick (Mezzo-soprano)

Principe de Bouillon ———————–——- Robin White (Baritone)

L’Abate Di Chazeuil ——————————- Jeff Myrmo (Tenor)

Michonnet ——————————————— Reynaldo Romo (Baritone)

Mlle Jouvenot ————————————— Kate Scally-Howell

Mlle Dangeville ———————–————- Diana Peralta (Mezzo-soprano)

Quinault ———————–———————— Mark Jarvis (Baritone)