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.
Director: Gary Halvorson
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Lisette Oropesa as Manon Lescaut |
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Michael Fabiano as Chevalier des Grieux |
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Kwangchul Youn as Comte des Grieux |
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Artur Ruciński as Lescaut |
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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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Nadine Sierra as Self - Host |
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Maurizio Benini as Self - Conductor |
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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 |
| Writing | Henri Meilhac | Writer |
| Writing | Philippe Gille | Writer |
| Sound | Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |