Manon Lescaut
Title:
Manon Lescaut
Author:
Pucini, Giacomo.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Long Beach, Calif. : Pioneer Classics, c1999.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally broadcast September 9th, 1980 as part of the PBS series, Live from the Met.
Introduction and synopsis inserted in container.
Abstract:
The Chevalier des Grieux meets and seduces the young Manon when she is being escorted by her brother to a convent. Manon lives with des Grieux in Paris, but leaves him for a rich admirer. She is later arrested, charged with prostitution, and deported to Louisiana. Des Grieux accompanies her and during an escape attempt she dies in his arms.
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Added Uniform Title:
Live from the Met (Television program)
Electronic Access:
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