Manon Lescaut, Giacomo Puccini"s first major success, is a work of impassioned emotions based on the 18th-century novel by Abbe Prevost, depicting the doomed infatuation of Chevalier des Grieux for beautiful, fun-loving Manon. Puccini clothes the story in warmly passionate music that makes a direct appeal to the listener"s emotions. Featuring Patrick Denniston, Adina Nitescu, Roberto De Candia and more.