Manon Lescaut
Synopsis
TDK presents a recording of Puccini’s heart-breaking opera from one of the best opera houses of the world featuring star tenor José Cura and remarkable soprano Maria Guleghina as the two inseparable lovers. Riccardo Muti, music director of La Scala at the time of this performance, gives full weight to the alternation of social realism and private amatory psychology, of crowds and intimacy, body and spirit. And the director of this Milan production, the famous Italian film director Liliana Cavani, provides it with a realistic setting. Every scene looks like a genre painting, from which Puccini’s psychograms emerge musically. This forms the background for the two outstanding singer actors, who take the lead roles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuela Crivelli, Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Abbé Prévost, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Marco Praga
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- TDK, Teatro alla Scala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuela Crivelli, Liliana Cavani
Abbé Prévost, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Marco Praga
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Manuela Crivelli
Director
Liliana Cavani
Director
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Marco Praga
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut
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What is Manon Lescaut about?
TDK presents a recording of Puccini’s heart-breaking opera from one of the best opera houses of the world featuring star tenor José Cura and remarkable soprano Maria Guleghina as the two inseparable lovers. Riccardo Muti, music director of La Scala at the time of this performance, gives full weight to the alternation of social realism and private amatory psychology, of crowds and intimacy, body and spirit. And the director of this Milan production, the famous Italian film director Liliana Cavani, provides it with a realistic setting. Every scene looks like a genre painting, from which Puccini’s psychograms emerge musically. This forms the background for the two outstanding singer actors, who take the lead roles.
Who directed Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut was directed by Manuela Crivelli, Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut includes Maria Guleghina, José Cura, Lucio Gallo, Luigi Roni, Marco Berti.
When was Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut was composed by Giacomo Puccini.