The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

Plot Summary

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