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TEATRO ALLA SCALA

Running Time: 2h35’ (Opera in four acts)

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, ANDREA CHÉNIER is loosely based on the turbulent real life events of the poet of the same name. Along with the servant Carlo Gérard, Chénier falls in love with young aristocrat Maddalena, and will do anything to win over her  heart. First performed at the Teatro Alla Scala in 1896, Umberto Giordano’s opera is brought to life by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko and her husband Yusif Eyvazov.

Conductor Riccardo Chailly

Stage Director Mario Martone

Starring Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov

ACT I:65’ minutes

INTERMISSION:30’ minutes

ACT II: 60’ minutes