Manon Lescaut
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By Giacomo Puccini November 8 – 26, 2019 Manon Lescaut brings Italian passion to the tale of a young woman’s conflicted search for satisfaction. Too easily seduced by luxury, Manon leaves her true love for a wealthy older man only to realize her childish mistake...but it may be too late. Conductor: Reynald Giovaninetti September 1974 Act 3 finale: Leontyne Price, Giorgio Merighi, James Courtney, San Francisco Opera Chorus “Sola perduta abbandonata”: Leontyne Price “Vi prego, signorina”: Joseph Frank “A far? Manon!”: Leontyne Price, Giorgio Merighi, Julian Patrick Act 2 interlude: San Francisco Opera Orchestra
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