Title: Manon /
Authors: Meilhac, Henri,; Meilhac, Henri,; Meilhac, Henri,; Meilhac, Henri,; Gille, Philippe,; Prévost,
Date: 1984
Publisher: J. Calder ;
Physical description: 112 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: M
Abstract: 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.
Contents: Massenet / Gérard Condé -- A musical synopsis / Hugh Macdonald -- Prévost and 'Manon Lescaut' / Vivienne Mylne -- Thematic guide -- Libretto in English and French -- Discography / Martin Hoyle -- Bibliography.
Notes: Includes libretto in French by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille, based on the novel Manon Lescaut by the Abbé Prévost, with English translation. "Published in association with English National Opera and the Royal Opera."
Subject headings (LCSH): Librettos.; Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912. Manon.; Operas--Librettos.