Manon Lescaut
by Giacomo Puccini

Kristine Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Roberto Alagna is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting.

Conductor: Fabio Luisi        

Cast:

Manon Lescaut: Kristine Opolais

des Grieux: Roberto Alagna

Lescaut: Massimo Cavalletti

Geronte: Brindley Sherratt

Start time: 10:00 AM on Capital Public Radio.
Approximate running time 3 hrs 8 min