The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.

Director: Gary Halvorson

Cast

Lisette Oropesa

Manon Lescaut

M

Michael Fabiano

Chevalier des Grieux

Kwangchul Youn

Comte des Grieux

A

Artur Ruciński

Lescaut

C

Carlo Bosi

Guillot de Morfontaine

B

Brett Polegato

De Brétigny

J

Jacqueline Echols

Pousette

L

Laura Krumm

Javotte