By situating the action in 1940s occupied France, Richard Eyre’s production denies Manon the possibility of rising to a secure perch in the 18th-century demimonde. Read entire story.
Source: NYT > Music
- On November 15, 2016
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Critic’s Notebook: ‘Manon Lescaut’ at the Met Opera: A Courtesan in Need of Context
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