What year did Massenet compose'Manon'?
1898
1884
1902
1879
Answer
Composed in 1884, Jules Massenet's'Manon' is an operatic masterpiece that showcases the composer's gift for captivating melodies and dramatic storytelling. The opera is based on the 1731 novel of the same name and follows the ill-fated love story of Manon, a beautiful and headstrong courtesan, and the Chevalier des Grieux, a passionate and idealistic young man.
Melodies of Masterpieces: The Musical World of Jules Massenet
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