Giordano: Andrea Chénier (1996)

This live from the Met telecast from October 1996 of Giordano’s infrequently performed verismo gem is an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to and I highly recommend it. Nicholas Joel’s production is extremely elegant while at the same time being simple and uncluttered. Act I, for example, is dominated by an enormous gilt-framed mirror precariously tilted. I assume that it is a metaphor for the imminent downfall of the decadent aristocracy at the party given by the Contessa di Coigny. The costumes designs by Hubert Monloup are terrific. The prerevolutionary costumes in Act I are simply stunning each one individually tailored for the choristers and major performers.

Directing:
  • Nicolas Joël

Writing:
  • Luigi Illica

Stars:
Release Date: 1996-11-09
  • Country: US
  • Language: Italiano
  • Runtime: 122
Michel Sénéchal
Michel Sénéch...
Incredible
Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavar...
Andrea Chenier
Juan Pons
Juan Pons
Gerard
James Levine
James Levine
Conductor
Paul Plishka
Paul Plishka
Mathieu
Maria Guleghina
Maria Guleghi...
Maddalena di Coigny
Stephanie Blythe
Stephanie Bly...
Madelon
Jeffrey Wells
Jeffrey Wells
Dumas
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