Adriana Lecouvreur: Teatro Alla Scalla

Opera's ultimate soprano showpiece demands a great diva--and our generation has found its Adriana in Mirella Freni.At the height of her vocal and artistic maturity, she manifests all the passion, tenderness, and tragedy of this supremely difficult role.Adriana Lecouvreur dramatizes the celebrated 18th-century French actress' tempestuous rivalry with the Princess of Bouillon for the Count of Saxony's love.This opulent La Scala production evokes the violent emotions, tender sentiments, and romantic intrigues expressed in Francesco Cilea's verismo masterpiece.