Manon Lescaut

Manon Lescaut — Plot

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.

• Release date
• December 28, 1983
• Runtime
• 167 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• Brian Large

Manon Lescaut — Cast

Edita Gruberova Manon Francisco Araiza Des Grieux

H

Hans Helm Lescaut

P

Pierre Thau Comte des Grieux

W

Wilfried Gahmlich Guillot

G

Georg Tichy De Brétigny

D

Donna Robin Poussette

M

Margaretha Hintermeier Javotte