Filmed live in 1985, this stellar performance of Umberto Giordano's passionate opera tells the true story of French poet Andrea Chenier, whose life was ruined by the events of the French Revolution.Jose Carreraso stars in the title role, and Eva Marton plays Maddalena, his ladylove. Julius Rudel conducts the Royal Opera Chorus in this production co-starring Giorgio Zancanaro and Luigi Illica.