Puccini: Manon Lescaut
Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
Synopsis
All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
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Puccini: Manon Lescaut - "Tu, tu, amore? Tu?" - Renata Scotto and Plácido Domingo.
Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-26
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Renata Scotto
Manon Lescaut
Plácido Domingo
Chevalier des Grieux
Pablo Elvira
Lescaut
Renato Capecchi
Geronte
Isola Jones
A musician
Philip Creech
Edmondo
Mario Bertolino
An Innkeeper
Andrea Velis
Dancing master
John Carpenter
A lamplighter
Julien Robbins
A sergeant
Russell Christopher
A sea captain
James Levine
Self - Condurctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti
- Screenplay & Story
- Abbé Prévost, Giulio Ricordi, Marco Praga, Luigi Illica, Domenico Oliva
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti
Abbé Prévost, Giulio Ricordi, Marco Praga, Luigi Illica, Domenico Oliva
Giacomo Puccini
Michael Bronson, Clemente D'Alessio
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Kirk Browning
Director
Giulio Ricordi
Writer
Marco Praga
Writer
Clemente D'Alessio
Producer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Gian Carlo Menotti
Production Design
Domenico Oliva
Writer
Gian Carlo Menotti
Director
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What is Puccini: Manon Lescaut about?
All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
Who directed Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
Puccini: Manon Lescaut was directed by Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti.
Who stars in Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Puccini: Manon Lescaut includes Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Pablo Elvira, Renato Capecchi, Isola Jones.
When was Puccini: Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Puccini: Manon Lescaut was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini: Manon Lescaut was composed by Giacomo Puccini.