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Andrea ChenierOpera in Four Acts World Premiere: Milan, Teatro alla Scala, March 28, 1896 U.S. Premiere: Academy of Music, New York, November 13, 1896 Metropolitan Opera Premiere: Philadelphia, March 1, 1921 |
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Cast & Characters
The Cast
Maddalena: Violeta Urmana
Andrea Chénier: Ben Heppner
Carlo Gérard: Mark Delavan
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
The Characters
Andrea Chénier (tenor) – A French poet passionately devoted to his country, yet saddened by the Revolution’s corrupt, murderous turn. He is in love with Maddalena.
Maddalena di Coigny (soprano) – A beautiful aristocrat who has been forced into hiding due to the Revolution. She loves Andrea Chénier.
Carlo Gérard (baritone) – A servant-turned-revolutionary who used to serve Maddalena’s family. He desires Maddalena.
Bersi (mezzo-soprano) – Maddalena’s maidservant.
Roucher (bass) – Andrea Chénier’s friend and compatriot.
L’Incroyable (tenor) – Gérard’s spy.

