Manon Lescaut – The Met
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Karita Mattila
Manon Lescaut
Marcello Giordani
Des Grieux
Dwayne Croft
Lescaut
Sean Panikkar
Edmondo
Dale Travis
Geronte
Renée Fleming
Self - Host
Paul Plishka
An innkeeper
James Courtney
A sergeant
Tony Stevenson
A lamplighter
Tamara Mumford
A musician
Richard Bernstein
A sea captain
Lisette Oropesa
Madrigal singer
Jennifer Black
Madrigal singer
Sasha Cooke
Madrigal singer
Brian Large
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Music
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer