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Make byFabrizio Nucci
Manon

Manon

2001

N/R

Categories:

  • Music

Overview:

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.

Gilbert Deflo

Director

Cast:

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  • Renée Fleming

    Renée Fleming

    Manon Lescaut
  • Marcelo Álvarez

    Marcelo Álvarez

    Chevalier des Grieux
  • Jean-Luc Chaignaud

    Jean-Luc Chaignaud

    Lescaut
  • Alain Vernhes

    Alain Vernhes

    Comte des Grieux
  • Michel Sénéchal

    Michel Sénéchal

    Guillot de Morfontaine