Giordano: Andrea Chénier 27 years old
A sublime production of Giordano's neglected verismo gem of an opera
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.
Credits
Giordano: Andrea Chénier Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Vernon He was 71, 72 years old when he died | as Schmidt |
| Juan Pons He was 50, now 77 years old | as Gerard |
| Luciano Pavarotti He was 61, 71 years old when he died | as Andrea Chenier |
| Maria Guleghina She was 37, now 64 years old | as Maddalena di Coigny |
| Christopher Schaldenbrand | as Pietro Fléville |
| Paul Plishka He was 55, now 82 years old | as Mathieu |
| Judith Christin | as Contessa di Coigny |
Giordano: Andrea Chénier Crew
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Giordano: Andrea Chénier (27 years)
A sublime production of Giordano's neglected verismo gem of an opera
- Release day: Saturday, November 09, 1996
- Runtime: 122 minutes