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Andrea Chénier from the Royal Opera House

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18/12/2015

BBC Four - Andrea Chénier from the Royal Opera House

Umberto Giordano's passionate drama about liberty and love in the French Revolution.

Umberto Giordano's passionate drama about liberty and love in the French Revolution, contrasting the opulence of pre-Revolutionary France with the horrors of the Reign of Terror.

Jonas Kaufmann and Eva-Maria Westbroek star in the Royal Opera's new production of Umberto Giordano's passionate drama about liberty and love in the French Revolution. Antonio Pappano conducts David McVicar's sumptuous production, and the programme is presented by Suzy Klein.

Andrea Chénier has become celebrated for the lyrical music it offers the tenor in the title role - in this production performed by star tenor Kaufmann, who received an Olivier award nomination.

This production contrasts the opulence of pre-Revolutionary France with the horrors of the Reign of Terror, whilst Giordano's score has all the richness and romanticism of Giordano's contemporary, Puccini.

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