Manon Lescaut (1983)
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.
Directors: Brian Large, Helmuth Froschauer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
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Edita Gruberova as Manon |
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Francisco Araiza as Des Grieux |
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Hans Helm as Lescaut |
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Pierre Thau as Comte des Grieux |
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Wilfried Gahmlich as Guillot |
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Georg Tichy as De Brétigny |
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Donna Robin as Poussette |
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Margaretha Hintermeier as Javotte |
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Axelle Gall as Rosette |
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Alfred Šramek as Posadero |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Sound | Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper | Sound |
| Directing | Helmuth Froschauer | Director |
| Sound | Ádám Fischer | Conductor |
| Directing | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | Director |
| Crew | Jules Massenet | Compositor |
| Writing | Henri Meilhac | Writer |
