Jules Massenet - but there are others on the same storey: - Manon Lescaut (1856) by French composer Daniel-François-Esprit Auber. Manon Lescaut (1893) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Boulevard Solitude by German composer Hans Werner Henze.
Maa-no Less-ko
Based on a story by the Abbé Prévost, Daniel Auber wrote the first operatic version, Manon Lescaut. Some years later Jules Massenet wrote Manon, widely regarded as his masterpiece. A third version, also titled Manon Lescaut, was set early in his career by Giacomo Puccini. Auber's is the least-known of the three, but even lesser-known is a sequel Massenet wrote, Le Portrait de Manon.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote the music for the opera Così fan tutte.
The opera Mefistofele was written by the Italian composer Arrigo Boito.
Joseph Addison
The length of the opera "Manon" by Jules Massenet typically ranges from about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the production and the conductor's pacing. This duration includes intermissions, which can vary by performance. The opera is divided into several acts, each contributing to its overall length.
Maa-no Less-ko
Based on a story by the Abbé Prévost, Daniel Auber wrote the first operatic version, Manon Lescaut. Some years later Jules Massenet wrote Manon, widely regarded as his masterpiece. A third version, also titled Manon Lescaut, was set early in his career by Giacomo Puccini. Auber's is the least-known of the three, but even lesser-known is a sequel Massenet wrote, Le Portrait de Manon.
The French composer of "Manon" is Jules Massenet. The opera, which premiered in 1884, is based on the novel "Manon Lescaut" by Abbé Prévost. Massenet's work is known for its lush melodies and emotional depth, capturing the tragic love story of Manon and Des Grieux.
Live from Lincoln Center - 1976 New York City Opera Manon 3-2 was released on: USA: 18 October 1977
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live - 2006 Puccini Manon Lescaut 2-4 was released on: USA: 16 February 2008 (digital theatrical release) USA: 27 April 2008
He never wrote an opera.
Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote the music for the opera Così fan tutte.
Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote this modern opera.
The opera Mefistofele was written by the Italian composer Arrigo Boito.
Gaston Leroux wrote the original book of Phantom of the Opera, but it was later made into a film/play by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who also wrote the music for it.