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The life of Adrienne Lecouvreur, member of the Comédie-Française and admired by Voltaire, was as brief as her death was mysterious. Was she really poisoned by a bouquet of violets sent by her rival, the Princess de Bouillon, who was in love with the same man as her: Maurice de Saxe? Whatever the case, such is the plot of Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé's play, which inspired Francesco Cilea's librettists. The Italian composer, close to the verist movement, drew on their material to write a refined score, which premiered in Milan in 1902 with Caruso in the role of Maurizio. At the Opéra Bastille, David McVicar's staging, as refined as a painting by Watteau, resurrects a lively 18th century in which the passions of life on stage echo those of real life.
Duration : 3h20 with 2 intervals
Language : Italian
Surtitle : French / English
Artists
Opera in four acts (1902)
After the drama by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé
Creative team
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Francesco Cilea Music (1866-1950) -
Arturo Colautti Libretto -
Jader Bignamini Conductor -
Alessandro Di Stefano Chorus master -
David McVicar Director -
Charles Edwards Set design -
Brigitte Reiffenstuel Costume design -
Adam Silverman Lighting design -
Andrew George Choreography
Cast
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Anna Netrebko Adriana Lecouvreur 16 > 25 Jan. -
Anna Pirozzi Adriana Lecouvreur 28 Jan. > 7 Feb. -
Yusif Eyvazov Maurizio, Conte di Sassonia 16 > 25 Jan. -
Giorgio Berrugi Maurizio, Conte di Sassonia 28 Jan. > 7 Feb. -
Ekaterina Semenchuk La Principessa di Bouillon 16 > 22 Jan. -
Clémentine Margaine La Principessa di Bouillon 25 Jan. > 7 Feb. -
Ambrogio Maestri Michonnet -
Sava Vemić Il Principe di Bouillon -
Leonardo Cortellazzi L'Abate di Chazeuil -
Alejandro Baliñas Vieites Quinault -
Nicholas Jones Poisson -
Ilanah Lobel-Torres Madamigella Jouvenot -
Marine Chagnon Madamigella Dangeville -
Se-Jin Hwang Un Maggiordomo
Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Coproduction with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Londres, the Gran teatre Del Liceu, Barcelone, the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna, and the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco
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Draw-me Adriana Lecouvreur
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The Opera is showing off: Adriana Lecouvreur
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"An opera with a big O": Interview with David McVicar
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Peter Mattei is undoubtedly one of the best Don Giovanni of our time, a role he has sung on major international stages.
Le Monde / 2023 -
We are delighted to see this magnificent production again, directed by David Mc Vicar and as refined as a Watteau painting.
Jean-Christophe Mary / France Net Infos, 2024 -
The musicians give their full colour to the great lyrical phrases given to them by the gleaming orchestration. An evening that clearly won over the audience.
Olyrix, 2024 -
The eagerly awaited revival of Cilea's opera on the Opéra Bastille stage, with an all-star cast.
Olyrix, 2023 -
Jader Bignamini's conducting is subtle and theatrical.
Forum Opéra, 2024 -
As Adriana, Anna Netrebko finds a role worthy of her - immense - resources.
Diapason, 2024 -
In the pit, Jader Bignamini supports and amplifies the momentum of the protagonists on stage by a frank and very neat direction.
Olyrix, 2024
Access and services
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €35 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €70 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my route
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
-
Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
-
Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €35 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €70 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
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