Movie Description
Massenet: Manon
(2007)Overview
Massenet's opera centres on its charming but contrary heroine, the vivacious young Manon who longs for luxury and excitement. We first encounter her en route to a convent, where her family are sending her to be educated. Along the way, she falls in love with the young student Des Grieux, and, impetuously, runs off with him. She soon leaves him, however, to become the mistress of a rich nobleman. Thus begins her descent into criminality and depravity, all too soon dragging the besotted Des Grieux with her, until she is imprisoned. Despite its tragic story, the opera is full of French charm and vitality – typified by the ambiguous Manon herself. Her plight is touching because of the subtle play of innocence and calculation in her character. The score contains many sparkling arias and ensembles, moving rapidly from moods of exuberance to tenderness, with perfect dramatic timing. Recorded live at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, April/May 2007.
Featured Crew
- Director : Vincent Paterson,Andreas Morell,Bernhard Fleischer
- Producer : Michael Heinzl
- Writer : Jules Massenet
- Editor : Gernot Arendt
- Cast : Anna Netrebko,Rolando Villazón,Alfredo Daza,Christof Fischesser,Remy Corazza,Artu Kataja,Hanan Alattar,Silvia De La Muela,Matthias Vieweg,Gal James
Cast
Manon Lescaut
Des Grieux
Lescaut
Le Comte Des Grieux
Guillot de Morfontaine
Bretigny
Pousette
Rosette
Javotte
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Facts
Original TitleMassenet: Manon
Status Released
Release Information
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2007-05-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 03h 20m
Production CompaniesUnitel Classics,Deutsche Grammophon
Genres
- Music
