The Metropolitan Opera: Manon backdrop

The Metropolitan Opera: Manon 2019 Directed by Gary Halvorson

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.

Country France
Production Country USA
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gneres Drama , Music
Production Company The Metropolitan Opera
Release Date 26 October 2019
232 mins
Cast
Lisette Oropesa Manon Lescaut
Michael Fabiano Chevalier des Grieux
Kwangchul Youn Comte des Grieux
Carlo Bosi Guillot de Morfontaine
Brett Polegato De Brétigny
Laura Krumm Javotte
Maya Lahyani Rosette
Nadine Sierra Self - Host
Maurizio Benini Self - Conductor
Paul Corona An Innkeeper