Jules Massenet: Manon 16 years old

Director Vincent Paterson creates an energetic staging with dramatic visual magnificence of Jules Massenet's opera "Manon," which is set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century. Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón deliver mesmerizing performances in a story about two lovers finally brought together, but ultimately torn apart. Conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Staatskapelle Berlin in a passionate melodic presentation.

Credits

Jules Massenet: Manon Cast

Name Character
Daniel Barenboim He was 65, now 81 years old as Conductor
Rolando Villazón He was 35, now 52 years old as des Grieux
Christof Fischesser as Comte des Grieux
Anna Netrebko She was 36, now 52 years old as Manon
Alfredo Daza He was 31, now 47 years old as Lescaut

Jules Massenet: Manon Crew

Name Department
Jules Massenet: Manon poster
Jules Massenet: Manon (16 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2008