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Great Performances at the Met Season 2, Episode 4: Manon Lescaut
Puccini's "Manon Lescaut," about a country girl (Karita Mattila) who's torn between an impoverished student (Marcello Giordani) who loves her and a rich man (Dale Travis) who wants her to be his mistress. Lescaut: Dwayne Croft. Watch Great Performances at the Met Season 2, Episode 4 Manon Lescaut in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Great Performances at the Met Season 2, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Manon Lescaut
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180 min
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