Puccini
Manon Lescaut
One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role of Manon Lescaut, the headstrong young woman torn between a life of luxury and the call of her true love: the Chevalier des Grieux, played by Marcello Giordani. The young Puccini lavished some of his most sensual music on this early hit, conducted here by the Met’s beloved James Levine.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Feb 16, 2008
Composer
Giacomo Puccini
Librettist
Domenico Oliva, Giulio Ricordi, Luigi Illica and Marco Praga
Run Time
2 HRS 26 MIN
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus
DVD release by EMI Classics / The Metropolitan Opera