🎭🎉 On this day in 1896, Andrea Chenier premiered at La Scala, Milan! The opera, which was an immediate success, was inspired by the life of the French Romantic poet André Chenier, who was guillotined during the French Revolution. Andrea Chénier is the only one of the ten works composed by Umberto Giordano that is still being staged today. Check out this clip of Jonas Kaufmann as the title character singing 'Un dì, all'azzurro spazio' from a 2015 performance. You can watch the full production b

56K views · 4.5K reactions | Andrea Chénier, final duet, Wiener Staatsoper 1981 Placido Domingo (Chénier), Gabriela Benackova (Maddalena) | Placido Domingo | Facebook

19K views · 381 reactions |  'La mamma morta' is an unforgettable aria from Andrea Chénier. In this heart-wrenching moment, Maddalena relives the pain of losing her mother, but also a passionate declaration of love and support given by the Chénier to her.  Erika Grimaldi Soprano delivers a breathtaking rendition at Teatro Comunale Bologna, conducted by Oksana Lyniv - conductor. Don't miss the full performance: https://operavision.eu/performance/andrea-chenier-0 | OperaVision | Facebook

30K views · 633 reactions | 'Un dì all'azzurro spazio' is a stirring aria from Andrea Chénier's first act. In this powerful moment, the poet passionately expresses his longing for freedom and artistic inspiration amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution.  Tenor Gregory Kunde delivers a powerful rendition at Teatro Comunale Bologna. Don't miss the full performance led by Oksana Lyniv - conductor: https://operavision.eu/performance/andrea-chenier-0 | OperaVision | Facebook