Andrea Chenier

Drama, History, Music · 1981

Although Domingo was younger and Banackova looked more like the sweet and innocent young Madalena than the one played by Tomowa-Sintow in the ROH production, this production was not as good. It was not as tight and neat. The tempo set was far too slow for the time-period of the story. The stage setting was distracting. The lighting was too dark. Except Domingo, a natural actor who was always into his role and sings and acts with passion, none of the other performers came up with a convincing portrayal of the role he/she played.

Starring

Otto Schenk, Plácido Domingo, Luigi Illica, Piero Cappuccilli, Hans Helm, Rohangiz Yachmi, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper

Director

Otto Schenk