Puccini
Manon Lescaut
Puccini’s early opera captures all the youthful ardor of the scandalous story of Manon Lescaut. A gripping Dorothy Kirsten plays the desirable young girl being shipped off to a convent, who falls in love with Des Grieux (the sensational Jussi Björling) and leads him to ruin. When the story was first published in the 18th century it was meant as a warning to young people. But Puccini’s sweeping melodies and lush harmonies are as enticing as the unforgettable performances by Kirsten and Björling. Young, heedless romance at its best.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Dec 10, 1949
Composer
Giacomo Puccini
Librettist
Domenico Oliva, Giulio Ricordi, Luigi Illica and Marco Praga
Run Time
1 HRS 49 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus