The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.

• Henri MeilhacWriter
• Philippe GilleWriter
• Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer
• Gary HalvorsonDirector

• Lisette OropesaManon Lescaut
• Michael FabianoChevalier des Grieux
• Kwangchul YounComte des Grieux
• Artur RucińskiLescaut
• Carlo BosiGuillot de Morfontaine
• Brett PolegatoDe Brétigny
• Jacqueline EcholsPousette
• Laura KrummJavotte
• Maya LahyaniRosette
• Nadine SierraSelf - Host
• Maurizio BeniniSelf - Conductor
• Paul CoronaAn Innkeeper