Vienna State Opera
Massenet’s Manon: In her misery, she touches everyone
The French touching play about a woman seduced and fallen by love and wealth is back on the Vienna State Opera's repertoire. Kristina Mkhitaryan made her debut in the title role. However, the performance does not reach more than a bland repertoire level.
Jules Massenet's "Manon" with Anna Netrebko had its State Opera premiere in 2007 in Andrei Serban's once charming, now somewhat sloppy production. Now the internationally sought-after Russian Kristina Mkhitaryan makes her debut in this role. A powerfully luminous soprano with a slightly darkened mid-range and high notes. She expertly portrays the transformation of the naïve, life-hungry girl into a sophisticated courtesan.
Her fight for Des Grieux's lover in the church of Saint-Sulpice is impressive; her arrest, misery and death are moving. Vittorio Grigolo (Des Grieux) is more appealing in the dramatic moments than in the love scenes. Mattia Olivieri is loud and powerful as Lescaut. The other roles are solid.
The State Opera Orchestra under Emmanuel Villaume would have benefited from more rehearsal time. Overall impression: well-behaved repertoire.
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