Manon Lescaut
“Manon Lescaut”
Synopsis
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga, Giulio Ricordi, Abbé Prévost, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini, Domenico Oliva, Giuseppe Giacosa
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- NVC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga, Giulio Ricordi, Abbé Prévost, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini, Domenico Oliva, Giuseppe Giacosa
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer
Marco Praga
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Giulio Ricordi
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Writer
Götz Friedrich
Director
Brian Large
Director
Domenico Oliva
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut
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What is Manon Lescaut about?
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Who directed Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut was directed by Götz Friedrich, Brian Large.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut includes Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen, Forbes Robinson, Robin Leggate.
When was Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).