Andrea Chenier

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Has anyone seen or heard the opera Andrea Chenier? I've been curious about it. I think one of the arias is in Philadelphia, when Tom Hanks is dancing around with his IV. I found some gorgeous pictures of some sets and actual production. Here's one of the Conciergerie:



(more of that here
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And here's a synopsis from the Met:

synopsis


And here's a translation from the final duet:
CHÉNIER:
When I am near you, calm overtakes my rebellious spirit.
You are the object of my every desire, of every dream, of every poem.
Within your glance I see the radiance of infinite expanses.
I look at you. In the green waves of your large eyes, I roam with my soul!
MADDALENA
I am here so that I may never leave you. This is not a farewell!
I have come to die with you! The suffering has ended.
I seek death, loving you!
Ah, the one who received the last words from my lips is he. . .Love!