Critic's Notebook: ‘Manon Lescaut’ at the Met Opera: A Courtesan in Need of Context
By situating the action in 1940s occupied France, Richard Eyre’s production denies Manon the possibility of rising to a secure perch in the 18th-century demimonde.
New York Times — By situating the action in 1940s occupied France, Richard Eyre’s production denies Manon the possibility of rising to a secure perch in the 18th-century demimonde. more info