The Metropolitan Opera: Manon (2019)
Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.
Directors: Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.
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Lisette Oropesa as Manon Lescaut |
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Michael Fabiano as Le Chevalier des Grieux |
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Artur Ruciński as Lescaut |
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Kwangchul Youn as Comte des Grieux |
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Carlo Bosi as Guillot de Morfontaine |
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Brett Polegato as De Brétigny |
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Jacqueline Echols as Pousette |
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Laura Krumm as Javotte |
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Maya Lahyani as Rosette |
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Maurizio Benini as Self - Conductor |
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Nadine Sierra as Self - Host |
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Paul Corona as An Innkeeper |
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Mario Bahg as Guard |
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Jeongcheol Cha as Guard |
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Edyta Kulczak as Maid |
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MET Orchestra as |
| Sound | Maurizio Benini | Conductor |
| Sound | Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Philippe Gille | Writer |
| Writing | Henri Meilhac | Writer |
| Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |
| Directing | Laurent Pelly | Director |
| Directing | Laurent Pelly | Stage Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Laurent Pelly | Costume Design |