Performer: Andrea Borghini

Petrenko's Puccini is bracingly alert, filled with colour and has a romantic sweep that is utterly transporting.

With superb singing from Harteros, Salsi and Kaufmann, this production makes a strong case for Andrea Chénier’s continued presence in the repertoire.

Anja Harteros shines in Umberto Giordano’s verismo opera, with a top class sound that trumps even Jonas Kaufmann’s comeback.