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.

10

232 min

Cast

Lisette Oropesa

as Manon Lescaut

Michael Fabiano

as Chevalier des Grieux

Kwangchul Youn

as Comte des Grieux

Artur Ruciński

as Lescaut

Carlo Bosi

as Guillot de Morfontaine

Brett Polegato

as De Brétigny

Jacqueline Echols

as Pousette

Laura Krumm

as Javotte

Maya Lahyani

as Rosette

Nadine Sierra

as Self - Host

Maurizio Benini

as Self - Conductor

Paul Corona

as An Innkeeper

Mario Bahg

as Guard

Jeongcheol Cha

as Guard

Edyta Kulczak

as Maid

MET Orchestra

Director

Gary Halvorson