L'Histoire de Manon – Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Covent Garden. With Tamara Rojo (Manon) and Carlos Acosta (Des Grieux)
The Royal Ballet perform a production of Manon, starring Tamara Rojo in the title role with the world-famous dancer Carlos Acosta as her lover Des Grieux.
In decadent 18th century Paris, the young, beautiful and naive Manon is torn between a life of privilege and luxury with the wealthy Monsieur GM or love with the poor student Des Grieux.
Manon has become one the Royal Ballet's signature works since its creation by choreographer Kenneth MacMillan in 1974. This typically sumptuous production is designed by Nicholas Georgiadis and staged by Monica Mason and Monica Parker.
In the press:
Kenneth MacMillan's choreography has been a staple of the Royal Ballet's repertory.The Guardian
Kenneth MacMillan
choreography
John B. Read
set designer
Monica Mason
Monica Parker
Tamara Rojo (Manon)
Carlos Acosta (Des Grieux)
José Martin (Lescaut)
Christopher Saunders (Monsieur G. M.)
Laura Morera (Lescaut's mistress)
Genesia Rosato (Madame)
Movie director : Ross MacGibbon
Musical period : Romanticism
Music genre : Ballet
Duration : 01 h 56 min
Location : Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (London, Great Britain)
Production date : 2008
Production : © Opus Arte
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