Massenet
Manon
Massenet had a special gift for creating beguiling female characters that audiences can never get enough of—and that great sopranos long to perform. For many opera lovers, the enchanting but destructive Manon counts among his greatest achievements. Certainly Renée Fleming in the title role gives a dazzling tour de force: she’s equally at home with Manon’s spectacular coloratura singing and the gripping, overwhelming passion the character has for Des Grieux (Massimo Giordano).
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Apr 8, 2006
Composer
Jules Massenet
Librettist
Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille
Run Time
2 HRS 27 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus