The Teatro La Fenice elegantly closes its 2026/2027 opera season with Francesco Cilea’s passionate Verismo masterpiece, “Adriana Lecouvreur.” This exquisite production, created in collaboration with the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari and Abao Bilbao, is directed by Mario Pontiggia, with beautiful sets by Antonella Conte and period costumes by Marco Nateri. Under the baton of the internationally acclaimed conductor Riccardo Frizza, the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice deliver Cilea’s lush, melody-rich score. Starring the sensational soprano Saioa Hernandez in the tragic title role of the real-life historical actress, alongside baritone legend Carlos Alvarez as the devoted Michonnet, this staging promises a thrilling finale to the musical year.
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Plot of Adriana Lecouvreur
In 1730s Paris, the famous actress Adriana Lecouvreur is deeply in love with Maurizio, the Count of Saxony, whom she believes is a simple military officer. Her rival is the powerful Princess of Bouillon, who is also secretly enamored with Maurizio. When Adriana discovers Maurizio’s true royal identity, she promises to help him secure his political ambitions. However, during a grand soirée, the tension between the two women erupts when Adriana publicly insults the Princess by reciting a scathing monologue from Racine’s Phèdre. Driven by furious jealousy and seeking total vengeance, the Princess later sends Adriana a velvet box containing a bouquet of poisoned violets. Believing they are a farewell token from Maurizio, Adriana inhales their deadly scent and tragically dies in the arms of the devastated Maurizio and her loyal friend Michonnet.
Cast and Creative Team of Adriana Lecouvreur
Opera in four acts
Libretto by Arturo Colautti, based on the play by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé
Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice
Production of the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari and Abao Bilbao
Conductor • Riccardo Frizza
Director • Mario Pontiggia
Sets • Antonella Conte
Costumes • Marco Nateri
Lights • Andrea Ledda
Moritz • Jamez McCorkle
Il principe di Bouillon • Mattia Denti
Michonnet • Carlos Alvarez
Adriana Lecouvreur • Saioa Hernandez
La principessa di Bouillon • Chiara Mogini
Quinault • William Corrò
Poisson • Marco Puggioni
Booking Process
Music trip to Venice for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “Adriana Lecouvreur”. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro la Fenice on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
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Teatro La Fenice closes its opera season with Cilea’s poignant "Adriana Lecouvreur." Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and starring Saioa Hernandez and Carlos Alvarez, this elegant production offers a breathtaking evening of Verismo passion.
Teatro La Fenice closes its opera season with Cilea’s poignant "Adriana Lecouvreur." Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and starring Saioa Hernandez and Carlos Alvarez, this elegant production offers a breathtaking evening of Verismo passion.
Teatro La Fenice closes its opera season with Cilea’s poignant "Adriana Lecouvreur." Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and starring Saioa Hernandez and Carlos Alvarez, this elegant production offers a breathtaking evening of Verismo passion.
Teatro La Fenice closes its opera season with Cilea’s poignant "Adriana Lecouvreur." Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and starring Saioa Hernandez and Carlos Alvarez, this elegant production offers a breathtaking evening of Verismo passion.
Teatro La Fenice closes its opera season with Cilea’s poignant "Adriana Lecouvreur." Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and starring Saioa Hernandez and Carlos Alvarez, this elegant production offers a breathtaking evening of Verismo passion.
At the Teatro La Fenice, Venice
