Jules Massenet: Manon
2008
200 minutes
Overview
Director Vincent Paterson creates an energetic staging with dramatic visual magnificence of Jules Massenet's opera "Manon," which is set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century. Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón deliver mesmerizing performances in a story about two lovers finally brought together, but ultimately torn apart. Conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Staatskapelle Berlin in a passionate melodic presentation.
Top Cast
Anna Netrebko
Manon
Rolando Villazón
des Grieux
Christof Fischesser
Comte des Grieux
Alfredo Daza
Lescaut
Rémy Corazza
Guillot
Arttu Kataja
Brétigny
Hanan Alattar
Poussette
Gal James
Javotte