New york ap star tenor jonas kaufmann has canceled his appearances as chevalier des grieux in the metropolitan operas new production of puccinis manon lescaut, which opens feb. Unlike many modern novels, it wasnt a potboiler but a philosphical tract in. The story of the chevalier des grieux and of manon lescaut. With a stellar cast, including kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann in the roles of the young lovers manon lescaut and chevalier des grieux, jonathan kent. Great performances jonas kaufmann and kristine opolais. In june 2014, londons royal opera house presented jonathan kents new production of manon lescaut. Roberto alagna, above, and kristine opolais in the opera manon. Sep 08, 2015 opolais and kaufmann have the sort of continuous contact that many directors can only dream of getting from their principals. What did you think of our live relay of jonathan kents new production of puccinis tragedy, starring kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Manon lescaut by the abbe prevost full text free book part.
The story of the chevalier des grieux and manon lescaut french. Kristine opolais as manon and jonas kaufmann as des grieux in. Jonas kaufmann in the passionate love story manon lescaut. In an interview, kaufmann jokes that performing a physically passionate duet on stage with opolais while her husband conducts is. Roberto alagna swooped in for an indisposed tenor jonas kaufmann, singing for the first time a.
Memories and adventures of a man of quality who has retired from the. Manon lescaut by the abbe prevost full text free book. The new production had been heavily hyped as a vehicle for kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann, the manon lescaut dream team who had. The costuming and mannerisms of the chorus are the biggest indication that this isnt a typical moderndress opera production. Jonathan kents new production of manon lescaut recorded at the royal opera house in 2014, includes a stellar cast, featuring kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann in the roles of the young lovers manon lescaut and the chevalier des grieux. She acknowledged that she was greatly pleased with me, and that she should be enchanted to owe to me her freedom and future happiness.
Manon lescaut dvd pappano, opolais, kaufmann dvds met. Feb 15, 2016 roberto alagna, above, and kristine opolais in the opera manon lescaut at the metropolitan opera. Jul 01, 2014 jonas kaufmann, opolais, manon lescaut, roh cantorandopera. In an interview, kaufmann jokes that performing a physically passionate duet on stage with opolais while her husband conducts is simply part of the.
Bill cooperroh i ts more than 30 years since the royal operas last new staging of the work. The latvian soprano kristine opolais and the superstar tenor jonas kaufmann were tackling the roles of the lovers, manon and des. Kristine opolais as manon and jonas kaufmann as des grieux in puccinis manon lescaut. Des grieux jonas kaufmann, manon kristine opolais and lescaut marcus. Considered scandalous at the time, it was immediately banned. Jonas kaufmann des grieux, kristine opolais manon lescaut, christopher maltman.
Manon lescaut is a deceptive novel in multiple ways. The books of antoine francois prevost 16971763 or the abbe prevost as hes generally known are all forgotten, apart from one short novel, manon lescaut. Jun 01, 2004 manon lescaut by the abbe prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in france due to its scandalous content the passionate and unrepentant sensual relationship of a young nobleman and a beautiful courtesan. For instance, nothing about the trials in new orleans, or the other lovers of manon, or with des grieuxs father. Manon lescaut this she told me was her name seemed gratified by the visible effect of her own charms. Jonas kaufmann withdraws from mets new manon lescaut the. Jonas kaufmann, opolais, manon lescaut, roh youtube. They can really sing it too, both pacing themselves well so as not to cheat on any of the fullthrottle verismo demanded in the act 2 duet performed in intimately testing positions all over gerontes bed. New york ap star tenor jonas kaufmann has canceled his appearances as chevalier des grieux in the metropolitan operas new production of puccinis manon lescaut. That jonathan kents new production of manon lescaut at the royal. Aug 30, 2015 both manon lescaut and butterfly would feature the mets latest singing sensation from latvia, spinta soprano kristine opolais, in the title roles. For me, kaufmann and opolais are sublime in their roles, and pappano conducts magnificently.
In mets manon lescaut, classic love story gets noir twist the. Instead, we only see the remains of the plights those characters have gone through. Jonas kaufmann in the passionate love story manon lescaut at the royal opera house musica about jonas kaufmann is considered one of the most versatile tenors of our time and is now adding another role to his repertoire as he debuts as renato des grieux in puccinis manon lescaut. Live video recording from the royal opera house kristine opolais, jonas kaufmann, christopher maltman, maurizio muraro, benjamin hulett. Kristine opolais as manon lescaut and jonas kaufmann as chevalier des grieux in manon lescaut, the royal opera kristine opolais as manon lescaut in manon lescaut, the royal opera kristine opolais as manon lescaut and jonas kaufmann as chevalier des grieux in manon lescaut, the royal opera. Puccini manon lescaut at the bayerische staatsoper, munich. Manon lescaut by the abbe prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in france due to its scandalous content the passionate and unrepentant sensual relationship of a young nobleman and a beautiful courtesan. The chevalier des grieux is still a young man, but already life and bitter experience have worn him to a shell. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. These two can not only sing up a storm they act one as well. This is the best manon lescaut ive ever seen and hope the upcoming one at the met is as good.
Obviously, im thrilled with this version of manon lescaut as it has my priorities, so 4 and 5 can be overlooked and discounted. Benjamin hulett edmondo, jonas kaufmann dick johnson, nina stemme minnie, tomasz konieczny jack rance, kristine opolais soprano, orchestra of. Jonas kaufmann and kristine opolais rehearse manon lescaut. Only the most crucial elements of the story, that is the affair between manon, des grieux, and her older lover geronte. Manon lescaut dvd pappano, opolais, kaufmann composer. Mar 14, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
It is the story of the chevalier des grieux, a student, who sees manon as she is being taken to a convent, and instantly falls in love with her. Jonas kaufmann withdraws from mets new manon lescaut. The manon lescaut bluray includes bonus video features, such as interviews with main protagonists and conductor, rehearsal footage, and more. Bill cooper r aw and uneven, without a shred of comfort, manon lescaut ambushes by. Manon lescaut munich kaufmann opolais classical iconoclast. Puccinis score drew lusty performances from kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann, while quartett was admirably incomprehensible, writes. In mets manon lescaut, classic love story gets noir twist roberto alagna, above, and kristine opolais in the opera manon lescaut at the metropolitan opera. The principal characters infallibly wear black, so as redhaired oompaloompas in silver spacesuits, the choristers seem like extraterrestrial tourists guided by edmondo in circus master attire. Featured in this album are works by antonin dvorak and a series of czech songs and arias featuring soprano kristine opolais. The mets new production of manon lescaut, directed by richard eyre, is a closedeyes special. Jun 18, 2014 kristine opolais as manon and jonas kaufmann as des grieux in puccinis manon lescaut.
A courtesan in need of context anna netrebko in richard eyres production of puccinis manon lescaut, at the metropolitan opera. Jonas kaufmann and kristine opolais sing the loveduet tu, tu, amore. Opolais and kaufmann have the sort of continuous contact that many directors can only dream of getting from their principals. Manon lescaut is a groundbreaking novel of passion and immorality, and one of the most famous love stories of all time. At least two notable operas have been based upon this work, puccinis manon lescaut and massenets manon, both well worth experiencing. The novel tells the story of chevalier des grieux and his lover, the amoral courtesan manon lescaut. The production was thrown into crisis last month when jonas kaufmann. From the moment kaufmann and opolais embark with infinite delicacy on their emotional journey, it becomes clear that this is a vocal marriage made in heaven. Kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann in the royal operas manon lescaut. Having seen scenes from the munich version with opolais and kaufmann believe me, this is 100% better.
Kristine opolais as manon lescaut and jonas kaufmann as chevalier dex grieux bill cooper. The performance includes a passionate kiss between the singers and afterwards, opolais playfully mouths sorry to her husband. Kent brings this 19thcentury classic to a 2014 setting, nonnaturalistic and theatrical. Feb 10, 2016 kristine opolais sings an excerpt from manons aria from act iv of puccinis manon lescaut at the final dress rehearsal. Kaufmann and opolais were unbelievably fantastic and the orchestra was superb. With a stellar cast, including kristine opolais and jonas kaufmann in the roles of the young lovers manon lescaut and chevalier des grieux, jonathan kent brings this 19th century classic to a 2014 setting, both nonnaturalistic and theatrical. In mets manon lescaut, classic love story gets noir. Published in 1731, manon lescaut on which the puccini opera is based takes as its themes passionate, tragic love, and redemption through suffering. Kristine opolais sings an excerpt from manon s aria from act iv of puccinis manon lescaut at the final dress rehearsal. A nearperfect manon lescaut in munich by bachtrack for. Its more than 30 years since the royal operas last new staging of the work that brought puccini his first success. Conductor antonio pappano rehearses with kristine opolais manon and jonas kaufmann des grieux, who are both making role debuts in jonathan kents new production of manon lescaut. In mets manon lescaut, classic love story gets noir twist. Any reservations i have about some of the modernizations of this.
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