Massenet: Manon
“The Metropolitan Opera: Manon”
Synopsis
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
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Manon: "St. Sulpice" excerpt -- Anna Netrebko & Piotr Beczala (Met Opera)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-27
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Anna Netrebko
Manon
Piotr Beczała
Des Grieux
Paulo Szot
Lescaut
David Pittsinger
Count des Grieux
Christophe Mortagne
Guillot de Morfontaine
Bradley Garvin
De Brétigny
Anne-Carolyn Bird
Pousette
Jennifer Black
Javotte
Ginger Costa-Jackson
Rosette
Philip Cokorinos
An innkeeper
Alexander Lewis
Guard
David Crawford
Guard
Kathryn Day
A maid
Deborah Voigt
Self - Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Philippe Gille, Abbé Prévost
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Massenet: Manon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly
Henri Meilhac, Philippe Gille, Abbé Prévost
Jules Massenet
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Laurent Pelly
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Philippe Gille
Writer
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What is Massenet: Manon about?
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
Who directed Massenet: Manon?
Massenet: Manon was directed by Gary Halvorson, Laurent Pelly.
Who stars in Massenet: Manon?
The principal cast of Massenet: Manon includes Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczała, Paulo Szot, David Pittsinger, Christophe Mortagne.
When was Massenet: Manon released and how long is it?
Massenet: Manon was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Massenet: Manon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massenet: Manon was composed by Jules Massenet.