Manon Lescaut (1983)
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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.
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Edita GruberovaManonFrancisco AraizaDes GrieuxHans HelmLescautPierre ThauComte des GrieuxWilfried GahmlichGuillotGeorg TichyDe BrétignyDonna RobinPoussetteMargaretha HintermeierJavotte
Axelle GallRosette
Alfred ŠramekPosaderoÁdám FischerConductorKeywords
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What is Manon Lescaut about?
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.
How long is Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut has a runtime of 167 minutes.