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Dramma lirico in four acts
after Abbé Prévost
Language Italian

When Manon arrives in Amiens, she meets Des Grieux and immediately falls madly in love with him. Despite fleeing to Paris to start a life together, Manon's desire for luxury and wealth becomes her undoing.

She leaves Des Grieux for the rich Geronte, but soon regrets her decision and flees with Des Grieux again. However, their love is put to the test when Manon is arrested and deported to America. Des Grieux follows her, but their story ends in tragedy when Manon dies in his arms in the wilderness.

Cast

Manon Lescaut Elena Stikhina
Chevalier René Des Grieux Vittorio Grigolo

Conductor Giacomo Sagripanti
Director and lighting Robert Carsen
Set design Antony McDonald
Choreography Philippe Giraudeau
Dramaturgy Ian Burton

Subject to change without notice.