MANON LESCAUT: Opera Study Guide with Libretto

by Burton D. Fisher

A comprehensive new OPERA STUDY GUIDE AND LIBRETTO of Puccini’s MANON LESCAUT, featuring Principal Characters in the Opera; Brief Story Synopsis; Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples; a newly translated LIBRETTO with Italian and English translation side-by-side, with Music Highlight Examples; and Burton D. Fisher's in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis.

Genres: Italy, Italian Literature, Music

Paperback

First published February 1, 1893

Reviews

[Bern · Rating 4 out of 5]

My encounter with Manon Lescaut is a bit odd. Years and years ago while listening to the classical music station in the midst of the broadcast (or maybe towards the end) and only knowing just simple plot of the opera, I simply could guess which opera it was (to admit, with tears in my eyes). That's how my love for Manon Lescaut began. Afterwards, I got my first Manon recording by Callas and di Stefano. This was followed by many other recordings and deep exploration about the opera. Puccini's libretto might have some gaps compared to the original novel by Prevost and this might depend on the number of co-writers of the libretto (eight people including the composer himself :) ). Still, I am touched by the whole opera and its heroine. That's why I am recently working on an article about this masterpiece.

[Recensioni in tre parole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotivo. Caldo. Inesorabile.