Inspired by the passionate and tragic story of Manon Lescaut.
One: Love at First Sight: Des Grieux First Sees Manon
As Manon disembarks from an Arras coach in the square at Amiens, Des Grieux's heart is filled with joy.
Two: Things to Come
During their first night together they hatch a plan to elope the next day. In the small hours of the morning Des Grieux arrives at the inn to collect Manon and they head off in a open carriage to Paris as the new dawn breaks.
Three: Saint Germain des Pres
Life has never been better for the two young lovers as they experience passion in the vibrant city together.
Four: Blossom of Content
United in bliss, it seems as if nothing could possibly destroy their happiness and contentment.
Five: Where has she gone?
When Des Grieux returns to their apartment one afternoon he finds that Manon is not there as expected. At once seized by feelings of suspicion and jealousy he soon finds himself on a roller coaster of passion and despair. Drowning his sorrows he eventually falls asleep.
In the small hours of the morning he dreams that Manon has returned and waking, finds her standing before him. Softly, Manon reassures the wounded Des Grieux of her undying love for him.
Six: The Longing
When Manon betrays Des Grieux she leaves him a broken man...longing for her to return.
Seven: The Death of Manon
One: Love at First Sight: Des Grieux First Sees Manon
As Manon disembarks from an Arras coach in the square at Amiens, Des Grieux's heart is filled with joy.
Two: Things to Come
During their first night together they hatch a plan to elope the next day. In the small hours of the morning Des Grieux arrives at the inn to collect Manon and they head off in a open carriage to Paris as the new dawn breaks.
Three: Saint Germain des Pres
Life has never been better for the two young lovers as they experience passion in the vibrant city together.
Four: Blossom of Content
United in bliss, it seems as if nothing could possibly destroy their happiness and contentment.
Five: Where has she gone?
When Des Grieux returns to their apartment one afternoon he finds that Manon is not there as expected. At once seized by feelings of suspicion and jealousy he soon finds himself on a roller coaster of passion and despair. Drowning his sorrows he eventually falls asleep.
In the small hours of the morning he dreams that Manon has returned and waking, finds her standing before him. Softly, Manon reassures the wounded Des Grieux of her undying love for him.
Six: The Longing
When Manon betrays Des Grieux she leaves him a broken man...longing for her to return.
Seven: The Death of Manon
