Manon Lesko
The world premiere of Puccini's Manon Lescaut took place at the Teatro Regio in Turin on February 1, 1893. It was a triumph for the composer: according to contemporaries, the opera “captivated all of Italy.” The London premiere a year later at the Covent Garden Theatre was no less significant. The opera was warmly received by George Bernard Shaw, famous not only for his plays but also for his extremely curious and sometimes caustic musical criticism. This time he demonstrated a prophetic grace: “Puccini seems to me more a possible successor to Verdi than any of his rivals. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
PLACE Largo di Torre Argentina, 52, 00186 Rome
RUN TIME 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an intermission
Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted until the first intermission and there is no readmission.
AGE RECOMMENDATION This production contains moments and themes that may be unsuitable for children, including non-graphic depiction of suicide, hints of suicide, and rare mentions of death, war, and slavery. Children under the age of four may not be admitted. All persons 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit alone in the auditorium.
CONTENT WARNINGS This production has instances of flashing lights and some video effects that can cause dizziness. There will be moments of total darkness. (Duration 15 seconds) The production contains moments and themes that some people may find distressing. This includes non-graphic depictions of suicide and hints of suicide. There are also infrequent references to death, war, and slavery.
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, vacations, illness, or events beyond the producers' control.
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