Inspired by the novel of the same name by Abbé Prévost, Puccini achieved his first great triumph with Manon Lescaut. The story of the rise and fall of the courtesan Manon was written with a haunting music, faithful to the principles of the verisme. In this production Liudmyla Monastyrska “one of the most important voices of today” (Beckmesser.com) has a “magnificent voice” (Operawire), Gregory Kunde’s Des Grieux “is genuinely Puccinian” (opera online) and “Carlos Chausson … offered a masterful performance” (bachtrack). Conductor Emmanuel Villaume “provides a vehement and passionate musical reading” (El Mundo).

Cast:
- Manon Lescaut: Liudmyla Monastyrska
- Lescaut: David Bižić
- Renato Des Grieux: Gregory Kunde
- Geronte di Ravoir: Carlos Chausson
- Edmondo: Mikeldi Atxalandabaso
- The Innkeeper: Marc Pujol
- Singer: Carol García
- Dance Master: José Manuel Zapata
- A Sergeant: Michael Borth
- Naval Captain: David Sánchez
- The Lamplighter: Jordi Casanova
- Old Renato Des Grieux: Albert Muntanyola

Staged by: Davide Livermore
Recording date: Gran Teatre Del Liceu, 2018
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD MA 5.1
Picture: 16:9 / 1080i
Subtitles: Italian (original language), English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, Korean, Japanese
Booklet: English, German, French
Total running time: 132 mins.