Jules Massenet: Manon (2008)
Director Vincent Paterson creates an energetic staging with dramatic visual magnificence of Jules Massenet's opera "Manon," which is set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century. Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón deliver mesmerizing performances in a story about two lovers finally brought together, but ultimately torn apart. Conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Staatskapelle Berlin in a passionate melodic presentation.
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Anna Netrebko as Manon |
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Rolando Villazón as des Grieux |
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Christof Fischesser as Comte des Grieux |
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Alfredo Daza as Lescaut |
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Rémy Corazza as Guillot |
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Arttu Kataja as Brétigny |
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Hanan Alattar as Poussette |
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Gal James as Javotte |
| Sound | Daniel Barenboim | Conductor |