Movie Description

Manon Lescaut

(1998)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleManon Lescaut

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1998-06-30

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 54m

Production CompaniesTDK,Teatro alla Scala

Genres

  • Music