--- product_id: 2263578 title: "Massenet: Manon" brand: "jules massenetclaude debussyhector berliozpierre monteuxvictoria de los angeles" price: "AED 294" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2263578-massenet-manon store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Massenet: Manon **Brand:** jules massenetclaude debussyhector berliozpierre monteuxvictoria de los angeles **Price:** AED 294 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Massenet: Manon by jules massenetclaude debussyhector berliozpierre monteuxvictoria de los angeles - **How much does it cost?** AED 294 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2263578-massenet-manon) ## Best For - jules massenetclaude debussyhector berliozpierre monteuxvictoria de los angeles enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jules massenetclaude debussyhector berliozpierre monteuxvictoria de los angeles brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description MASSENET Manon DEBUSSY La Damoiselle élue BERLIOZ Les Nuits d'été Victoria de los Angeles, Henri Legay, Michel Dens, Jean Borthayre, René Hérent, Jean Vieuille, Liliane Berton, Raymonde Notti, Marthe Serres Choeurs et Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra-Comique Pierre Monteux Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles Munch Recorded in MONO ## Images ![Massenet: Manon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HL-mMJM1L.jpg) ![Massenet: Manon - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PKquFY+sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Realization *by J***G on Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019* This recording deserves the superlative reviews it has amassed. Monteux directs with excitement, a mastery of style, and love. Victoria de los Angeles gives us a Manon who is transformed by events into different stages of maturity, all when she was in excellent voice. All of the characters are believably performed, including Des Grieux, although Legay sounds like his great aria, "Ah, fuyez, douce image", was a vocal struggle for him on the higher notes, some of which terminate in what is almost an explosion.The recording is, of course, in mono, and I find that when listening through headphones a treble reduction helps to lessen the roughness of string sound.Both bonus works are again beautifully performed. What a voice de los Angeles possessed and shared with us! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Manon, sphinx étonnant, véritable sirene... *by E***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2009* In case you are hesitating at the price, I can only say get this one. You have not heard this opera unless you have heard this recording...not only the best Manon in De los Angeles, but the uncut score (only the Pappano is also uncut, I think, and it doesn't compare to this). The sound on this issue is good mid 50s mono: plenty good enough to capture the orchestration of "Manon," and the voices are very well recorded. I had this on an EMI issue, and I heard parts of the Urania label issue, and they are horrible sounding and shrill in comparison to this issue. So the extra money is worth it for sure.Everyone talks about De los Angeles' perfectly sung and sweet Manon, but for me the revelation is also Henri Legay's Des Grieux. He sings it in such a light French style, and you realize, after hearing so many Italianate Des Grieuxs, that this is actually the way it is meant to sound. After hearing him it is hard to listen to anyone else, although Alfredo Kraus is almost as good (I haven't heard Gedda...but he probably sings in the French manner as well--however, the recording with Kraus is cut, which is a bummer). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2006* Suffice it to say that this is a VAST improvement on EMI's CD re-issue of this recording. A VAST improvement. EMI's was shallow, edgy and generally unpleasant--obviously an old work-tape was dubbed onto CD and left at that.This crystal-clear TESTAMENT remastering has far more depth and perspective, a stronger bass response and a far smoother treble: night and day.The 1956 performance is an absolute classic, including a priceless Opéra-Comique ensemble led by the most famous French conductor of the 20th Century, Pierre Monteux.In the title rôle, the charming Spanish soprano Victoria de los Ángeles (1923-2004) is simply a dream, combining a superb command of the idiom and a lovely, full, silvery timbre rarely heard from French sopranos. This was unquestionably her best stage part. She is ably seconded by the elegant French lyric tenor, Henri Legay.The rest of the cast understands the style and traditions of this music as in no other modern recording. Listen to Henri Borthayre as des Grieux père or the unforgettable René Hérent as Guillot: this is what true ensemble-playing by an ensemble of STARS means!This is an indispensable historical document, besides being a most pleasurable musical experience.The coupling of de los Ángeles-Boston-Münch NUITS D'ÉTÉ (Berlioz) another absolute classic comparable to the supreme Régine Crespin recording on Decca 460973 [ASIN: B00000JXZ4 ] is but an added inducement to this feast! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2263578-massenet-manon](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2263578-massenet-manon) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*