Manon Lescaut – The Met
146 mins
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.
Paul Cremo
Dramaturgy
Gina Lapinski
Stage Director
Ron Washburn
Technical Supervisor
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Desmond Heeley
Costume Designer
Bill King
Sound Supervisor
Desmond Heeley
Set Designer
Gil Wechsler
Lighting Design
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Marco Praga
Writer
Domenico Oliva
Writer