Description |
1 videodisc (152 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
System Details |
DVD. |
Performer |
Beverly Sills (Manon), Henry Price (Le Chevalier des Grieux), Richard Fredericks (Lescaut), Samuel Ramey (Le Comte des Grieux), Nico Castel (Guillot de Morfontaine), Robert Hale (De Bretigny); New York City Opera orchestra; Julius Rudel, conductor. |
Note |
Video release of an Oct. 18, 1977 performance at the New York State Theater. |
Summary |
The love story of Manon Lescaut and the Chevalier des Grieux, a lyric tragedy of innocence corrupted in the pleasure-seeking world of Paris in the early 18th century. |
Language |
Sung in French, subtitled in English. |
Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Added Author |
Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912.
Manon.
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Sills, Beverly.
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Price, Henry, 1945-
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Fredricks, Richard.
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Ramey, Samuel.
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Castel, Nico.
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Hale, Robert, 1933-
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Rudel, Julius.
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New York City Opera.
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Premiere Opera (Firm)
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Music No. |
DVD 10267 Premiere Opera |
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