Manon

Synopsis

Live 2001 recording at the Bastille opera in Paris in a production for l'Opéra de Paris by Gilbert Deflo. High praise was given to the historical costumes by William Orlando, the minimal décor, the sophisticated lighting as well as the musical excellence of the performers. It was also due to the charisma of Renée Fleming; she confessed in an interview, "I think Manon is my favorite role. I love French music, it is so elegant and delicate stylistically. It has both dramatic and lyrical elements." Marcelo Alvarez was thought brilliant in the role of the Chevalier des Grieux, and among the other artists were Jean-Luc Chaignaud as Lescaut, Alain Vernhes as the Comte des Grieux and Michel Sénéchal as Guillot de Morfontaine. The choir and orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris were conducted by Jesús López-Cobos.

Main Cast

Renée Fleming

Manon Lescaut

Age : 65 | Popularity : 8%

Marcelo Álvarez

Chevalier des Grieux

Age : 62 | Popularity : 3%

Jean-Luc Chaignaud

Lescaut

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Alain Vernhes

Comte des Grieux

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Michel Sénéchal

Guillot de Morfontaine

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Gilbert Deflo
Sound	Conductor	Jesús López-Cobos
Department	Role	Name

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