Strangers when we meet
The San Francisco Opera, perhaps incidentally, continued their exploration of operas based on literary works by mounting the revival of Giacomo Puccini’s first success, Manon Lescaut.
7 pieces since 2017 — in 4 roles, at 4 companies, most often at San Francisco Opera.
4 pieces as San Francisco Opera — stats above show all coverage for Christian Pursell.
View allThe San Francisco Opera, perhaps incidentally, continued their exploration of operas based on literary works by mounting the revival of Giacomo Puccini’s first success, Manon Lescaut.
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