Manon Lescaut
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.
Directed by Helmuth Froschauer · Written by Henri Meilhac
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Cast
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Edita Gruberova Manon -
Francisco Araiza Des Grieux - Hans Helm Lescaut
- Pierre Thau Comte des Grieux
- Wilfried Gahmlich Guillot
- Georg Tichy De Brétigny
- Donna Robin Poussette
- Margaretha Hintermeier Javotte
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Axelle Gall Rosette -
Alfred Šramek Posadero
Make it a double feature
5h 27m together
Manon Lescaut
Amadeus
A close match in mood and era.
