Manon Lescaut – The Met
2008-02-16 | 0 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 the Met’s beloved 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