ARTISTS

Des Grieux: Carlos Acosta Manon: Tamara Rojo Lescaut: José Martin Monsieur G.M.: Christopher Saunders Lescaut’s Mistress: Laura Morera Madame: Genesia Rosato The Gaoler: Thomas Whitehead Beggar Chief: Paul Kay Old Gentleman: Philip Mosley Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Conductor: Martin Yates Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

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Kenneth MacMillan’s choreography for Massenet’s Manon

This new high-definition film of MacMillan’s hugely-popular ballet Manon is the perfect twin to his classic Romeo & Juliet. Once again, the romantic male lead is taken by the charismatic Carlos Acosta, and once again his beautiful partner is Tamara Rojo. Prévost’s famous tale is set to the sensual music of Massenet and the Royal Ballet’s staging is played out against the sumptuous set and costume designs of Nicholas Georgiadis.

Manon is the third DVD release from Decca’s new exclusive artist, Carlo Acosta. The Cuban superstar builds on his stunning Spartacus (October 2008) and romantic Romeo & Juliet (August 2009) with an elegant and moving performance as the ardent young lover, Des Grieux, in MacMillan’s classic version of the tragedy.

This High Definition Widescreen recording was screened in cinemas throughout the UK in early 2009, and broadcast later in the year by the BBC, and by NHK in Japan.

The DVD also includes an extensive (40 min) and fascinating documentary film, ‘Dancing Manon’, featuring interviews with Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Monica Mason (Director of the Royal Ballet) and Ross MacGibbon (TV Director).