Synopsis
All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Giacomo PucciniOriginal Music Composer
- Kirk BrowningDirector
- Marco PragaWriter
- Domenico OlivaWriter
- Luigi IllicaWriter
- Giulio RicordiWriter
- Gian Carlo MenottiDirector
Cast
- Renata ScottoManon Lescaut
- Plácido DomingoChevalier des Grieux
- Pablo ElviraLescaut
- Renato CapecchiGeronte
- Isola JonesA musician
- Philip CreechEdmondo
- Mario BertolinoAn Innkeeper
- Andrea VelisDancing master
- John CarpenterA lamplighter
- Julien RobbinsA sergeant
- Russell ChristopherA sea captain
- James LevineSelf - Condurctor
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Themes
operaopera live performancethe metropolitan opera