Manon (1983)
An unforgettable evening from the Vienna State Opera. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's "picture-perfect production" (Oberösterreichische Nachrichten) and Massenet's most popular score provide a vocal and dramatic "feast for Gruberova... with her captivating high-notes and crystal-clear coloratura... Araiza's flexible, sensuous tenor thrilled the audience" (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
Directors: Brian Large, Helmuth Froschauer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
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Edita Gruberova as Manon |
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Francisco Araiza as Chevalier 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-Morfontaine |
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Georg Tichy as 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 |
| Writing | Henri Meilhac | Writer |
| Sound | Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | Production Design |
| Art | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | Costume Design |