The read
It runs long at 3h 52m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer
- Henri MeilhacWriter
- Philippe GilleWriter
- Laurent PellyDirector
Cast
- Lisette OropesaManon Lescaut
- Michael FabianoLe Chevalier des Grieux
- Artur RucińskiLescaut
- Kwangchul YounComte des Grieux
- Carlo BosiGuillot de Morfontaine
- Brett PolegatoDe Brétigny
- Jacqueline EcholsPousette
- Laura KrummJavotte
- Maya LahyaniRosette
- Maurizio BeniniSelf - Conductor
- Nadine SierraSelf - Host
- Paul CoronaAn Innkeeper
Stills
Themes
operaopera live performancethe metropolitan opera