Massenet: Manon
Apr 17, 2012 · 2h 53m
Director
Gary Halvorson, Laurent PellyOverview
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
Cast of Massenet: Manon
Anna NetrebkoManon
Piotr BeczałaDes Grieux
Paulo SzotLescaut
David PittsingerCount des Grieux
Christophe MortagneGuillot de Morfontaine- Bradley GarvinDe Brétigny
Anne-Carolyn BirdPousette
Jennifer BlackJavotte
Ginger Costa-JacksonRosette- Philip CokorinosAn innkeeper
- Alexander LewisGuard
David CrawfordGuard- Kathryn DayA maid
Deborah VoigtSelf - Host
Crew of Massenet: Manon
Gary HalvorsonDirector- Laurent PellyDirector, Costume Designer
- Philippe GilleWriter
Henri MeilhacWriter- Louisa BriccettiProducer
- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
Peter GelbExecutive Producer
Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer
Fabio LuisiConductor- Chantal ThomasSet Designer
- Joël AdamLighting Design
- Lionel HocheChoreographer
Elena ParkSupervising Producer
Mia BongiovanniSupervising Producer
Abbé PrévostOriginal Story
Jay David SaksMusic Producer- Ron WashburnTechnical Supervisor
About Massenet: Manon
What is Massenet: Manon about?
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the…
When was Massenet: Manon released?
Massenet: Manon was released on April 17, 2012.
How long is Massenet: Manon?
Massenet: Manon runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).
Who directed Massenet: Manon?
Massenet: Manon was directed by Gary Halvorson and Laurent Pelly.
Who is in the cast of Massenet: Manon?
The cast of Massenet: Manon includes Anna Netrebko (Manon), Piotr Beczała (Des Grieux), Paulo Szot (Lescaut), David Pittsinger (Count des Grieux) and Christophe Mortagne (Guillot de Morfontaine).