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Andrea Chénier is a famous Italian opera by Umberto Giordano. An opera is like a play where people sing instead of speak. It was first performed in Milan, Italy, on March 28, 1896. The story (called the libretto) was written by Luigi Illica. Andrea Chénier was a big success from the start!

Main Characters

These are the main singers, also called "roles," in the opera:

  • Andrea Chénier - A tenor. This is a male singer with a high voice.
  • Maddalena de Coigny - A soprano. This is a female singer with a high voice.
  • Carlo Gérard - A baritone. This is a male singer with a middle-range voice.

Images for kids

  • Giuseppe Borgatti 001

    Giuseppe Borgatti, the first Chénier

  • Mario sammarco

    Mario Sammarco, the first Gérard

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andrea Chénier para niños

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