Live 2001 recording at the Bastille opera in Paris in a production for l'Opéra de Paris by Gilbert Deflo. High praise was given to the historical costumes by William Orlando, the minimal décor, the sophisticated lighting as well as the musical excellence of the performers. It was also due to the charisma of Renée Fleming; she confessed in an interview, "I think Manon is my favorite role. I love French music, it is so elegant and delicate stylistically. It has both dramatic and lyrical elements." Marcelo Alvarez was thought brilliant in the role of the Chevalier des Grieux, and among the other artists were Jean-Luc Chaignaud as Lescaut, Alain Vernhes as the Comte des Grieux and Michel Sénéchal as Guillot de Morfontaine. The choir and orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris were conducted by Jesús López-Cobos.
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Renée Fleming
Manon Lescaut
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Marcelo Álvarez
Chevalier des Grieux
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Jean-Luc Chaignaud
Lescaut
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Alain Vernhes
Comte des Grieux
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L'heure espagnole
Michel Sénéchal
Guillot de Morfontaine
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Gilbert Deflo Director
First release January 1, 2001
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English
Release dates
France · January 1, 2001
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No release date listed for United States.
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