Manon 2007

Synopsis:

Massenet's opera centres on its charming but contrary heroine, the vivacious young Manon who longs for luxury and excitement. We first encounter her en route to a convent, where her family are sending her to be educated. Along the way, she falls in love with the young student Des Grieux, and, impetuously, runs off with him. She soon leaves him, however, to become the mistress of a rich nobleman. Thus begins her descent into criminality and depravity, all too soon dragging the besotted Des Grieux with her, until she is imprisoned. Despite its tragic story, the opera is full of French charm and vitality – typified by the ambiguous Manon herself. Her plight is touching because of the subtle play of innocence and calculation in her character. The score contains many sparkling arias and ensembles, moving rapidly from moods of exuberance to tenderness, with perfect dramatic timing. Recorded live at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, April/May 2007.

Directed by: Vincent Paterson & Andreas Morell & Bernhard Fleischer
Written by: Jules Massenet
Release date: 2007-05-09
Runtime: 200 minutes
Tagline: Jules Massenet’s Manon at the Berlin Staatsoper
Cast:
Anna Netrebko
Anna Netrebko
Manon Lescaut 
Rolando Villazón
Rolando Villazón
Des Grieux 
Alfredo Daza
Alfredo Daza
Lescaut 
Christof Fischesser
Christof Fischesser
Le Comte Des Grieux 
Remy Corazza
Remy Corazza
Guillot de Morfontaine 
Artu Kataja
Artu Kataja
Bretigny 
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