Teatro Regio: 'Manon Lescaut'

By Scott Clemens

Published July 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

A postcard commemorating the 1893 premiere of Puccini's "Manon Lescaut."

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear Classical IPR's broadcast of Giacomo Puccini's "Manon Lescaut."

This summer, the WFMT Opera Series continues its exploration of Manon Lescaut through the works of three distinguished composers.

Tune in to Classical IPR for a production of Giacomo Puccini’s "Manon Lescaut" from Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy. The production, conducted by Renato Palumbo, stars soprano Erika Grimaldi, tenor Roberto Aronica, and baritone Alessandro Luongo.
From Teatro Regio: "Teatro Regio presents for the first time in Italy 'Manon Manon Manon': a fascinating portrait from three perspectives of a woman like no other, Manon Lescaut.

"The central character of the Abbe Prevost’s sensational eighteenth-century novel, she has been an inspiration to no less than three great composers: Daniel Auber, who first brought the character on stage in 'Manon Lescaut' in 1856; Jules Massenet, who composed his 'Manon' in 1884; and Giacomo Puccini, who achieved his first great triumph with 'Manon Lescaut' in 1893."

Read more from Teatro Regio.

This broadcast is presented as part of the WFMT Opera Series. The live radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera will resume in December 2025.