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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0824121000295
Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Tdk DVD Video
Manufacturer: Tdk DVD Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Tdk DVD Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 21, 2003
Running Time: 164 minutes
Sales Rank: 42475
Studio: Tdk DVD Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Editorial Review:
Description:
This DVD introduces a production by Gilbert Deflo, which had its first performance at the Bastille opera in Paris in June 1997, conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos. It was an unforgettable experience thanks to the splendid 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 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, Michel Sénéchal as Guillot de Morfontaine and the choir and orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
And a very satisfying one too!
Massenet's music is sublime; the satin-voiced Renee Fleming portrays a charming Manon and Marcelo Alvarez, a convincing Des Grieux (although no one can live up to my childhood memories of seeing the great Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayao and Giuseppe Di Stefano in the leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera). The highlight for me was Alvarez's heart-breaking rendition of "Ah, fuyez, douce image!" as Des Grieux waits to take his vows at Saint Sulpice. The red ... Read More
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Pour Renée Fleming, il s'agissait sans doute d'un "challenge" : chanter Manon, en Français of course, et à l'Opéra de Paris! Challenge réussi...qui pourrait résister à l'une des plus belles femmes au monde, dont la voix irradie et enchante?
Curieusement, Manon est devenue la coqueluche des grandes maisons d'opéra, et les chanteuses d'aujourd'hui (Dessay et Netrebko, entre autres) aiment se l'approprier. C'est très bien, car l'opéra possède beaucoup plus de charmes que sa rivale puccinienne, ... Read More
Rating:  -
Superbly sung and beautifully produced stage version of "Manon". Renee Fleming is in divine voice and looks ravishing in the various costumes. Her impeccable French phrasing is a joy to behold. Marcelo Alvarez is a wonderful singer. The costumes and set are perfect. Not too outlandish or overdone. Sound and picture quality are excellent. The camera people did an outstanding job of filming this live show. The audience is clearly appreciative of what they witnessed that evening. Highly recommended.
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The opera of melancholy, and that's Massenet and I love it! And oh,
I'm a Fleming fan, also I like Alvarez. This Manon is preferable to
Puccini's prolonged piece--
so it's heartbreakingly recommended...
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The first time I saw this performance was actually on the big screen for it was a part of an opera-festival in Vienna. My memories weren't deceiving me here. Not since the days of de los Angeles (Still a fave) have I been as enchanted with a Manon. Renee Fleming portrays both the innocent girl as well as the corrupted seductress perfectly. Her voice is like a sensual perfume, gorgeous, warm and bursting with colours and emnotions. (I don't get much of Manon's corruption & cunning from de los Angeles, Freni or ... Read More
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