Ballet in a prologue and three acts based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils; music by Chopin. The passionate tale of Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval unfolds ingeniously through a drama-within-a-drama as they meet at the theatre during a performance of Manon Lescaut. So begin their romantic adventures in Paris, brought to life by Neumeier’s intense and refined choreographic language. Chopin’s ravishing music highlights this exceptional neo-classical ballet, featuring the star dancers of the Paris Opéra Ballet. This lavish production, filmed live at the Palais Garnier in High Definition and full surround sound, is all about love, passion, danger and glorious dancing from one of the best ballet companies in the world. John Neumeier has created a ballet in which emotions go crescendo … Agnes Letestu, the great dramatic heroine, triumphs in this ballet danced to music by Chopin.
Agnès Letestu
as Marguerite Gautier
Stéphane Bullion
as Armand Duval
Michaël Denard
as Monsieur Duval, his father
Dorothée Gilbert
as Prudence Duvernoy
Delphine Moussin
as Manon Lescaut
José Martinez
as Des Grieux
Eve Grinsztajn
as Olympia
Karl Paquette
as Gaston Rieux
Laurent Novis
as Le Duc
Béatrice Martel
as Nanine, Marguerite Gautier’s servant
Simon Valastro
as Le Comte de N.
