Manon Lescaut (1983)

Manon Lescaut (1983)

1983-12-28 Austria 167 Min. PG-13
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Overview

The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.

Cast

Francisco Araiza is Des Grieux
Hans Helm is Lescaut
Lescaut
Pierre Thau is Comte des Grieux
Comte des Grieux
Georg Tichy is De Brétigny
De Brétigny
Donna Robin is Poussette
Poussette
Axelle Gall is Rosette
Alfred Šramek is Posadero