Annotation

1. The main opera ends on CD 3, track 7. The last 3 tracks contain the historical Alternate Scène and Fabliau (in place of the Gavotte, Acte III, Scène I) written by Massenet for Mme. Bréjeau-Silver. (CD Booklet, p.5 and p. 90)
2. There is a Ballet with a 5 part presentation that ends Acte III, Scène I. This is faithful to the way the opera is presented in vivo.
3.The Opera contains singing roles for seven minor roles: La Servante (Heather Wills), L'Hôtelier (Leslie Fysin, baritone), Deux Gardes, Le Portier (Andre Maranne, speaking role), un Sergent (Nico Castel, tenor), un Archer, & un Joueur
Artists for these roles are not designated in this recording, but have been found on Germasn and French releases..

Tracklist

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1Manon : Acte III. Entr’acte (Menuet)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Entr’acte (Menuet) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet5:10
2Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Voyez mules à fleurettes ! » / « C’est fête au Cours‐la‐Reine ! » (Chœur) / « La charmante promenade » (Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Chœur)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Gérard Souzay (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Patricia Kern (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Michele Raynaud (in 1970-07) and Helia T'Hezan (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “C’est fête au Cours-la-Reine !” (Chœur) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “La charmante promenade !” (Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Chœur, Lescaut)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “Voyez mules à fleurettes” (Chœur)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet4:12
3Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « À quoi bon l’économie » / « O Rosalinde » (Lescaut) / « Bonjour, Poussette ! » (Guillot, Poussette, Javotte, Brétigny)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Gérard Souzay (in 1970-07) and Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Patricia Kern (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Michele Raynaud (in 1970-07) and Helia T'Hezan (in 1970-07)
tenor vocals:
Nico Castel (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “À quoi bon l’économie” (Lescaut, Chœur) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “Bonjour, Poussette !” (Guillot, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette, Brétigny) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “O Rosalinde” (Lescaut) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet5:18
4Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Voici les élégantes ! … Suis‐je gentille ainsi ? » (Chœur, Brétigny)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “Voici les élégantes !…Suis-je gentille ainsi ?” (Chœur, Brétigny, Manon) (Air du Cours la Reine) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet2:30
5Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Je marche sur tous le chemins » (Manon)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “Je marche sur tous les chemins” (Manon) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet2:48
6Manon: Acte III, scène 1. Gavotte « Obéissons quand leur voix appelle » (Manon, Chœur)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
engineer:
Robert Gooch and Andrew Stephens
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07, from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Gavotte “Obéissons quand leur voix appelle” (Manon, Brétigny, Chœur) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet3:51
7Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Et maintenant restez seul » (Manon, Brétigny, Chœur, Le Comte des Grieux)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
bass vocals:
Gabriel Bacquier (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
spoken vocals:
Gabriel Bacquier (in 1970-07) and Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon : Acte III, scène I. « Et maintenant restez seul » (Manon, Brétigny, Chœur, Le Comte) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet2:20
8Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « C’est elle ? Oui, c’est Manon ! » (Comte, Manon, Brétigny) / « Pardon !…mais j’étais là.. » (Manon, Comte)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
baritone vocals:
Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
bass vocals:
Gabriel Bacquier (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
spoken vocals:
Gabriel Bacquier (in 1970-07) and Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “C’est elle ? Oui, c’est Manon !” (Comte, Brétigny) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “Pardon ! Mais j’étais là…” (Manon, Le Comte) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet4:31
9Manon: Acte III, scène 1. Dialogue « Répondez‐moi, Guillot ! » (Brétigny, Guillot, Manon, Lescaut) / Ballet: La Présentation « Voici l’Opéra ! » (Chœur, Brétigny, Guillot)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
spoken vocals:
Nico Castel (in 1970-07), Beverly Sills (in 1970-07), Gérard Souzay (in 1970-07) and Michel Trempont (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet: La Présentation "Voici l'Opéra !.." (Chœur, Brétigny, Guillot) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Dialogue “Répondez-moi, Guillot !” (Brétigny, Guillot, Manon, Lescaut) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet3:32
10Manon: Acte III, scène 1. Ballet. / « C’est fête au Cours‐la‐Reine ! » (Chœur)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
partial recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. “C’est fête au Cours-la-Reine !” (Chœur) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet: (no. 1) Entrèe. Allegro moderato (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet: (no. 2) Entrèe. Andante (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet: (no. 3) Entrèe. Allegro (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet: (no. 4) Entrèe. Andantino con moto è Allegro moderato (avec chant) « Non, sa vie à la mienne... » (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
part of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène I. Ballet
Jules Massenet5:36
11Manon: Acte III, scène 2. « Quelle éloquence ! » (Chœur)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Quelle éloquence !” (Chœur) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet3:07
12Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Bravo, mon cher" / « Epouse quelque brave fille » (Comte, des Grieux)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
bass vocals:
Gabriel Bacquier (in 1970-07)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Bravo, mon cher” (Comte, des Grieux) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
part of:
Manon: Acte III
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Épouse quelque brave fille” (Comte, des Grieux) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet4:19
13Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Je suis seul !…Ah ! fuyez, douce image » (des Grieux)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Je suis seul !… Ah, fuyez, douce image” (des Grieux) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet (in 1884)
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Nicolai Gedda5:41
14Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Ces murs silencieux » … « Pardonnez‐moi, Dieu de toute puissance » (Manon)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Ces murs silencieux…Pardonnez-moi, Dieu de toute puissance” (Manon) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet2:33
15Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « Toi ! Vous ! » / « Oui ! Je fus cruelle et coupable ! » (Manon, des Grieux)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “Toi ! Vous !… Oui ! Je fus cruelle et coupable !” (Manon, des Grieux) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet4:12
16Manon: Acte III, scène 1. « N’est‐ce plus ma main » (Manon, des Grieux)
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (in 1970-07) and Andrew Stephens (in 1970-07)
assistant producer:
Michael Gardener (in 1970-07)
associate producer:
Siva Elia (in 1970-07)
producer:
Michael Williamson (in 1970-07)
soprano vocals:
Beverly Sills (in 1970-07)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Julius Rudel (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1974)
recorded at:
All Saints Church in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-15 until 1970-07-29)
recording of:
Manon: Acte III, Scène II. “N’est-ce plus ma main ?” (Manon, des Grieux) (in 1970-07)
composer:
Jules Massenet
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon: Acte III
Jules Massenet4:31
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