The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

Story Line

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.

Top Cast

Lisette Oropesa

Manon Lescaut

Michael Fabiano

Chevalier des Grieux

Kwangchul Youn

Comte des Grieux

Artur Ruciński

Lescaut

Carlo Bosi

Guillot de Morfontaine

Brett Polegato

De Brétigny