Manon Lescaut
Synopsis
"Manon Lescaut is a heroine I believe in," wrote Giacomo Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi. Experience Puccini's third opera and first big success in Götz Friedrich's landmark 1983 production at the Royal Opera House. The extraordinary Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa take on the roles of the Chevalier Des Grieux and Manon Lescaut, accompanied by the Royal Opera House Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Top Cast
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Sondra Radvanovsky
Manon Lescaut
Levente Molnár
Lescaut
Aleksandrs Antonenko
Chevalier Renato Des Grieux
Eric Halfvarson
Geronte di Ravoir
Luis Gomes
Edmondo
Aled Hall
Il maestro di ballo
David Junghoon Kim
Un lampionaio
David Shipley
Un sergente degli arceri
Nicholas Crawley
Il Commandante di Marina
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kent
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sony Music Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kent
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Kent
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manon Lescaut about?
"Manon Lescaut is a heroine I believe in," wrote Giacomo Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi. Experience Puccini's third opera and first big success in Götz Friedrich's landmark 1983 production at the Royal Opera House. The extraordinary Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa take on the roles of the Chevalier Des Grieux and Manon Lescaut, accompanied by the Royal Opera House Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Who directed Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut was directed by Jonathan Kent.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut includes Sondra Radvanovsky, Levente Molnár, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Eric Halfvarson, Luis Gomes.
When was Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut was composed by Giacomo Puccini.