The opera takes place in Paris, in 1730. The setting reflects a nostalgia for the Rococo era that swept over Europe and the Americas around the turn of the last century. Adriana Lecouvreur is an actress of the French comedy who is in love with Maurizio; however, he can’t decide if he loves her or the Princess de Bouillon.

For the first time at the Met, Anna Netrebko sings the role or Adriana Lecouvreur, the 18th century great star who loves the military hero, Maurizio, sung by Piotr Beczała.

Gianandrea Noseda leads Cilea’s tragedy, directed by Sir David McVicar’s, the action is partially set in a replica of a Baroque theater. The cast is integrated by Anita Rachvelishvili as the Princess of Bouillon, Adriana’s rival for Maurizio’s love; Ambrogio Maestri as Michonnet, Adriana’s loyal friend and Carlo Bossi as the malicious Abbé.

AUTHOR:

Francesco Cilea

DIRECTOR:

Gianandrea Noseda

CAST:

Adriana Lecouvreur (Anna Netrebko), la Princesa de Bouillon (Anita Rachvelishvili), Maurizio (Piotr Beczała), Abbé (Carlo Bosi), Michonnet (Ambrogio Maestri), el Príncipe de Boullion (Maurizio Muraro).