Manon Lescaut

Presentation Synopsis As a young woman promised to a convent, Manon longs for freedom and pleasure, and elopes with the Chevalier Des Grieux, whose ardent passion she shares. But her attraction to luxury and worldly life soon complicates this sincere relationship. From Paris to Louisiana, the heartbreaking journey of these two hearts is played out before our very eyes, right up to the ultimate face-off with death. About the show To do justice to this incandescent drama - and Puccini's first absolute masterpiece - we have brought together a host of prestigious soloists: Ivan Magrì, Dalibor Jenis and, in the title role, soprano Camille Schnoor from Nice, under the vibrant direction of Ariane Matiakh. Under the direction of Oliver Mears, Director of London's Royal Opera House, this new production will explore the twists and turns of desire in our modern world, and the relationship between men and women. Cast New production Coproduction Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur, Royal Opera House London, Covent Garden Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Lyric drama in four acts by Giacomo Puccini, to a libretto by Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa and Marco Praga Premiere February 1, 1893, Turin Musical Direction Ariane Matiakh Stage direction Oliver Mears Sets & Costumes Annemarie Woods Co-scenographer Ricardo Pardo Lighting Fabiana Piccioli Choreography Sarah Fahie Manon Lescaut Camille Schnoor Des Grieux Ivan Magrì Lescaut Dalibor Jenis Geronte de Ravoir Nika Guliashvili Edmond | le maître de ballet | un allumeur de réverbère Matteo Mezzaro Nice Philharmonic Orchestra Nice Opera Chorus --- EN RÉSONNANCE -- Encounter with Ariane Matiakh and Olivier Mears. L'Artistique - Thursday, April 29 - 6pm