by Francesco Cilea
Directed by Guest Director Shifra Werch
Conductor Maestro Sir Emanuele Andrizzi
With Zhanna Alkhazova (Adriana), Adam Diegel (Maurizio), Viktoria Vizin (Princess de Bouillon), Chris Filipowicz (Prince de Bouillion), David Cangelosi (L’Abbe de Chazeuil), Franco Pomponi (Michonnet)
The Opera Festival of Chicago returns with its sixth season of unforgettable events. Adriana Lecouvreur is a high-drama verismo masterpiece that blends historical 18th century French theater with a fictional tale of love and lethal jealousy. The story follows a celebrated actress who is ensnared in a tragic love triangle with a noble soldier and a vengeful princess, ultimately meeting a tragic end by inhaling the scent of a poisoned bouquet of violets. This fully staged productions is accompanied by the Opera Festival of Chicago Orchestra.