
Manon Lescaut
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1983-08-01 • 2h 9m
Manon Lescaut
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
- Directors
- Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
- Writters
- Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga, Giulio Ricordi, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini, Domenico Oliva, Giuseppe Giacosa

Manon Lescaut
Visit website1983-08-01 • 2h 9m
7.0/10 • 1
Manon Lescaut
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
- Directors
- Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
- Writters
- Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga, Giulio Ricordi, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini, Domenico Oliva, Giuseppe Giacosa
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsPlácido Domingo
Des Grieux
Kiri Te Kanawa
Manon Lescaut
Thomas Allen
Lescaut
Forbes Robinson
Géronte de Ravoir
Robin Leggate
Edmond
Anna Cooper
Madrigal Singer
John Fryatt
Dance Master
George MacPherson
Inkeeper
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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