The work of British director and designer John Pascoe (Director, Set Designer, and Costume Designer for Manon Lescaut) was seen earlier this season at WNO in Don Giovanni (2012). Upon its 1893 premiere, Manon Lescaut was hailed as a critical and popular success and quickly taken up by opera houses throughout the world. Working with no less than six successive librettists over a three-year period, Puccini consciously avoided duplication of Manon’s scenes (as much as possible), resulting in a more succinct, episodic, and dramatic work. Although the work had already enjoyed considerable renown on the opera stage as Jules Massenet’s 1884 masterpiece, Manon, Puccini was convinced that he had finally found a story and characters suited to his own particular strengths, famously declaring that while “ feels the subject as a Frenchman, with the powder and the minuets, I shall feel it as an Italian, with desperate passion.” He was correct. Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was a little known and destitute composer with only two operas to his credit-neither of them particularly successful-when he chose the Abbé Prévost’s famous novel as his next subject. Service fees may apply.Įmbassy of Italy/Italian Cultural Institute Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Not valid in combination with any other offer or on previously purchased tickets. Mention Code " 151327" to receive your discount online, by phone, or at the Box Office. *Special offer valid in Orchestra Price Levels 1-5 for March 5, 8, 11, 14, and 20 performances of Manon Lescaut. Save 15% on orchestra seats for performances on March 5, 8, 11, 14, and 20*Īpply promotion code "151327" at checkout. Official WNO Manon Lescaut page: CLICK HEREĭOORS OPEN AT 6:15 AND CLOSE AT 7:00PM PROMPTLY Intensely romantic and dramatically compelling, Manon Lescaut was Puccini’s first popular work it established his career as a composer and laid the foundation for his future successes with La bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly.Īdmission is free, but reservations are required. Join director John Pascoe and Italian baritone Giorgio Caoduro for a program of discussion and music that explores this Puccini classic. Presented by Washington National Opera and the Embassy of Italy/Italian Cultural Institute. Inside Washington National Opera’s Production of Puccini’s Passionate Drama
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