Manon Lescaut

The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.

Cast

Edita Gruberova

Manon

Francisco Araiza

Des Grieux

H

Hans Helm

Lescaut

P

Pierre Thau

Comte des Grieux

W

Wilfried Gahmlich

Guillot

G

Georg Tichy

De Brétigny

D

Donna Robin

Poussette

M

Margaretha Hintermeier

Javotte

Axelle Gall

Rosette

Alfred Šramek

Posadero