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Massenet: Manon (2012)

2012-04-17 · 2h 53m · FR
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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.

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Gary HalvorsonDirectorHenri MeilhacWriterLaurent PellyDirectorPhilippe GilleWriter

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▶ Manon: "Gavotte" excerpt -- Anna Netrebko (Met Opera)

Top billed cast

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Anna NetrebkoAnna NetrebkoManonPiotr BeczałaPiotr BeczałaDes GrieuxPaulo SzotPaulo SzotLescautDavid PittsingerDavid PittsingerCount des GrieuxChristophe MortagneChristophe MortagneGuillot de MorfontaineBradley GarvinBradley GarvinDe BrétignyAnne-Carolyn BirdAnne-Carolyn BirdPousetteJennifer BlackJennifer BlackJavotteGinger Costa-JacksonGinger Costa-JacksonRosettePhilip CokorinosPhilip CokorinosAn innkeeperAlexander LewisAlexander LewisGuardDavid CrawfordDavid CrawfordGuard

Keywords

OperaThe metropolitan opera

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityOpera · The Metropolitan OperaDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference276753 · 471426Actor preference401945 · 381320 · 555399

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Frequently asked questions about Massenet: Manon

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.

How long is Massenet: Manon?

Massenet: Manon has a runtime of 173 minutes.