Details

The opera charts Manon's course from wide-eyed innocent to a woman who has seen all too much of the world, and Massenet supplies a lushly romantic score, bursting with life and colour. On her way to the convent where she is destined to spend her days, Manon falls instantly in love with the handsome Des Grieux, and they elope. Torn between her devotion to Des Grieux and the seductiveness of glamour and riches, Manon's voracious appetite for life blazes through the opera. Whilst he only wants the girl, the girl wants to have it all - even if it proves ultimately to be her undoing.

Cast/Performers

Anna Netrebjo (Manon), Vittorio Grigolo (Chevalier des Grieux), Russell Braun (Lescaut), Christophe Mortagne (Guillot de Morfontaine Jun 22 / 25 / 28 / Jul 1), Guy de Mey (Guillot de Morfontaine Jul 4 / / 7 / 10), William Shimell (Don Alfonso), Christof Fischesser (Comte des Grieux), Simona Mihai (Pousette), Louise Innes (Javotte), Kai Ruutel (Rosette), Lynton Black (Innkeeper)

Creatives/Company

Author: Massenet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Gille
Book by: Prevost
Producer(s): Royal Opera, La Scal Milan, Toulouse Opera, Theatre du Capitole Toulouse, Metropolitan Opera New York
Director(s): Laurent Pelly, Lionel Hoche (movement)
Design: Chantal Thomas
Lighting: Joel Adam
Musical Director: Antonio Pappano