

An edition of Manon (1868)
an opera in five acts and six tableaux
By Jules Massenet
Publish Date
1910
Publisher
Fred. Rullman
Language
eng
Pages
68
Description:
This guide opens with a general survey of Massenet's career and continues with two essays about the opera 'Manon' in particular. Professor Hugh Macdonald explores the interplay of speech and song in this opera and Massenet's genius for comedy. Professor Vivienne Mylne traces the sources of Prévost's novel, setting it in the context of other racy, supposedly improving, 18th century novels of the seduction and ruin of women.
subjects: Librettos, Operas, Vocal scores, Vocal scores with piano, Operas, librettos, Massenet, jules, 1842-1912
People: Jules Massenet (1842-1912)
Times: 19th century