Jules Massenet: Manon

Jules Massenet: Manon

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2008

Runtime

3h 20m

Genres

Music

Original Title

Jules Massenet: Manon

Description

Director Vincent Paterson creates an energetic staging with dramatic visual magnificence of Jules Massenet's opera "Manon," which is set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century. Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón deliver mesmerizing performances in a story about two lovers finally brought together, but ultimately torn apart. Conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Staatskapelle Berlin in a passionate melodic presentation.