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.