Opera 2027: Manon

Massenet's sensual masterpiece follows young Manon, torn between true love and her desire for luxury and adventure. Her passionate relationship with Des Grieux leads her through glamour, temptation, and ultimately tragedy. With its lush music and unforgettable melodies, Manon is one of the most romantic French operas ever written. After her acclaimed performance in Gounods Roméo et Juliette, star soprano Nadine Sierra once again steps into the skin of an iconic French heroine: Manon, the irresistible center of Massenet's passionate opera. Tenor Matthew Polenzani plays her idealistic lover Chevalier des Grieux, with rising star Andrzej Filończyk as Lescaut, in a breathtaking Belle Époque production by Laurent Pelly. Massenet's sensual score brings the drama of his most famous heroine to life with refined orchestration, expressive vocal lines, and an unparalleled emotional intensity.