Set in the 1850's, contemporary with the world premiere, the production is another version of Violetta remembering her life on her deathbed.

The great verismo opera about the French Revolution has never caught on in Paris, but remains Giordano's masterpiece. Chenier was a historical figure, a poet who was killed during the Reign of Terror, and is sung by Yonghoon Lee. Anna Pirozzi is Maddalena di Coigny, a young noblewoman who falls for Chenier and George Gagnidze is the member of the Tribunal whose desire for Maddalena brings about the deaths of both Chenier and Maddalena.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a colorful and dynamic co-production with Portland Opera of a new version of the compelling opera Faust of Charles Gounod!.