Manon Lescaut (1983)

Director: Helmuth Froschauer

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

Hans Helm

Lescaut

Pierre Thau

Comte des Grieux

Wilfried Gahmlich

Guillot

Georg Tichy

De Brétigny

Donna Robin

Poussette

Margaretha Hintermeier

Javotte

Axelle Gall

Rosette

Alfred Šramek

Posadero