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Photo Journal: Karita Mattila in the Lyric's Manon Lescaut
By Ben Mattison
02 Nov 2005
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| Karita Mattila as Manon Lescaut and Vladimir Galouzine as Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut |
The Lyric Opera of Chicago premiered a new production of Puccini's Manon Lescaut, directed by Olivier Tambosi, on October 31. Star soprano Karita Mattila sings the title role.
The cast also includes Vladimir Galouzine as Des Grieux, Manon's lover; Christopher Feigum as her brother Lescaut; and Dale Travis as Geronte.
Sets and costumes are by Frank Philipp Schlössmann; lighting is by Duane Schuler.
Former Lyric director Bruno Bartoletti is the conductor.
Photos by Dan Rest.
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| Top: Karita Mattila as Manon Lescaut and Dale Travis as Geronte de Ravoir; bottom: Karita Mattila as Manon Lescaut
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