A lyric drama in four acts. Programme notes in English on booklet in container. Libretto by Luigi Illica, Marco Praga and Domenico Oliva after the play by Abbé Prévost. Full screen 4:3. Recorded at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 17 May 1983. Placido Domingo (Chevalier des Grieux), Thomas Allen (Lescaut), Kiri Te Kanawa (Manon Lescaut), Edmondo (Robin Leggate), Forbes Robinson (Geronte Di Ravoir), and other soloists ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Royal Opera Chorus ; conductor, Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Summary:
"The story is set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century and focuses on - in a way different to Massenet - the fortunes and tragedy of the hero, the Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon"--Container.
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