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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.

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21:48 on November 15 2016

Critic's Notebook: ‘Manon Lescaut’ at the Met Opera: A Courtesan in Need of Context

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
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