Manon Lescaut – The Met
2008-02-16 | 146 minutes
Plot Summary
One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role of Manon Lescaut, the headstrong young woman torn between a life of luxury and the call of her true love: the Chevalier des Grieux, played by Marcello Giordani. The young Puccini lavished some of his most sensual music on this early hit, conducted here by James Levine.
Cast
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Karita MattilaManon Lescaut
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Marcello GiordaniDes Grieux
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Dwayne CroftLescaut
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Renée FlemingSelf - Host
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Paul PlishkaAn innkeeper
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James CourtneyA sergeant
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Tamara MumfordA musician
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Richard BernsteinA sea captain
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Lisette OropesaMadrigal singer
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Jennifer BlackMadrigal singer
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Sasha CookeMadrigal singer
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Bernard FitchDancing Master