Massenet: Manon(2012)
The Metropolitan Opera: Manon
Massenet: Manon Synopsis
Star soprano Anna Netrebko scored a triumph in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed 2012 production, singing the title heroine for the first time at the Met. Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music, and this performance brings out all of its colors, as seen through Massenet’s masterful score, from the comedic beginning to the heart-wrenching finale. Piotr Bezcala is des Grieux, Manon’s lover, who decides to become a priest when she leaves him, but ultimately is reunited with her, only to lose her again. Paulo Szot sings Lescaut, and Fabio Luisi conducts the Met Orchestra and Chorus.
Massenet: Manon (2012) is a music and drama film directed by Gary Halvorson, released on April 17, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 53m. It stars Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczała, Paulo Szot and David Pittsinger.
- Director:
- Gary Halvorson
- Writers:
- Henri Meilhac, Philippe Gille, Abbé Prévost
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- Jules Massenet
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Massenet: Manon (2012) Trailer
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Massenet: Manon Videos & Clips
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Manon: "St. Sulpice" excerpt -- Anna Netrebko & Piotr Beczala (Met Opera)
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Manon: "Gavotte" excerpt -- Anna Netrebko (Met Opera)
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Massenet: Manon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Netrebko
as Manon
Piotr Beczała
as Des Grieux
Paulo Szot
as Lescaut
- David Pittsinger
David Pittsinger
as Count des Grieux
Christophe Mortagne
as Guillot de Morfontaine
- Bradley Garvin
Bradley Garvin
as De Brétigny
Anne-Carolyn Bird
as Pousette
Jennifer Black
as Javotte
Ginger Costa-Jackson
as Rosette
- Philip Cokorinos
Philip Cokorinos
as An innkeeper
- Alexander Lewis
Alexander Lewis
as Guard
David Crawford
as Guard
Key crew
Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Henri Meilhac, Philippe Gille and Abbé Prévost, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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The main cast of Massenet: Manon (2012) includes Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczała, Paulo Szot, David Pittsinger and Christophe Mortagne. The film was directed by Gary Halvorson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Massenet: Manon was released on April 17, 2012 and runs for 2h 53m.
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