Massenet: Manon (2012)
The Metropolitan Opera: Manon
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
Cast
- Anna Netrebko - Manon
- Piotr Beczała - Des Grieux
- Paulo Szot - Lescaut
- David Pittsinger - Count des Grieux
- Christophe Mortagne - Guillot de Morfontaine
- Bradley Garvin - De Brétigny
- Anne-Carolyn Bird - Pousette
- Jennifer Black - Javotte
- Ginger Costa-Jackson - Rosette
- Philip Cokorinos - An innkeeper
Screenplay
- Philippe Gille
- Abbé Prévost (Original Story)
- Henri Meilhac
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Massenet: Manon about?
- Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
- Who directed Massenet: Manon?
- Massenet: Manon was directed by Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.
- Who stars in Massenet: Manon?
- Massenet: Manon stars Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczała, Paulo Szot, David Pittsinger, Christophe Mortagne, Bradley Garvin.
- How long is Massenet: Manon?
- Massenet: Manon has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
- What genre is Massenet: Manon?
- Massenet: Manon is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Massenet: Manon produced?
- Massenet: Manon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Massenet: Manon?
- The themes of Massenet: Manon include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.