Love at first sight can cause a quite a stir. It certainly does for 17-year-old Manon Lescaut, who is on her way to a convent when she meets Des Grieux. Their eyes meet and so begins a romantic whirlwind towards a life of impoverished bliss. But that is nowhere near the end of the story.

Meddling family, wealthy lovers and a love of luxury send Manon and Des Grieux spinning through life in a passionate adventure which may well end in tears in this sumptuous production, with the twists and turns of fortune taking place amongst the wigs and brocade of rococo France. Gracious, moving and ever so French, Massenet's melodies just beg to be sung.

Hear Amelia Farrugia and Julian Gavin sing their hearts out with Jose Carbo and Stephen Bennett as the villains of this delicious affaire de coeur.