--- product_id: 7350975 title: "- Manon / Beverly Sills, Gedda, Souzay, Bacquier; Rudel" brand: "jules massenetnew philharmonia orchestraambrosian opera chorusjulius rudelbeverly sillsnicolai geddagérard souzaygabriel bacquiernico castelpatricia kern" price: "102.25 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7350975-manon-beverly-sills-gedda-souzay-bacquier-rudel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # - Manon / Beverly Sills, Gedda, Souzay, Bacquier; Rudel **Brand:** jules massenetnew philharmonia orchestraambrosian opera chorusjulius rudelbeverly sillsnicolai geddagérard souzaygabriel bacquiernico castelpatricia kern **Price:** 102.25 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Manon / Beverly Sills, Gedda, Souzay, Bacquier; Rudel by jules massenetnew philharmonia orchestraambrosian opera chorusjulius rudelbeverly sillsnicolai geddagérard souzaygabriel bacquiernico castelpatricia kern - **How much does it cost?** 102.25 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7350975-manon-beverly-sills-gedda-souzay-bacquier-rudel) ## Best For - jules massenetnew philharmonia orchestraambrosian opera chorusjulius rudelbeverly sillsnicolai geddagérard souzaygabriel bacquiernico castelpatricia kern enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jules massenetnew philharmonia orchestraambrosian opera chorusjulius rudelbeverly sillsnicolai geddagérard souzaygabriel bacquiernico castelpatricia kern brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description .com Beverly Sills's singing career is mainly remembered for her bel canto operas and bubbly talk-show appearances. But the title role of Manon was one of her very finest efforts, and it's heard here in an all-around excellent recording. Caught here in her prime, Sills's thrilling singing technique illuminated her considerable theatrical mind with brilliant clarity. So while this is a spectacularly sung Manon, Sills also maintains a sense of childlike delight that keeps the character's greedier moments from becoming unduly repulsive. It's a great performance. Her leading man, Nicolai Gedda, sounds a bit vocally aged, but it's still Gedda (which is something). As Manon's father, the great Gerard Souzay makes one of his few full-opera recorded appearances. Conductor Julius Rudel leads a big, red-blooded, almost-Italianate performance that's also alert to how incredibly well-wrought and inventive this score is. --David Patrick Stearns ## Images ![- Manon / Beverly Sills, Gedda, Souzay, Bacquier; Rudel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e1C39tp6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The cat of this "Manon" is wonderful. It was a role that was perfectly suited ... *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2018* The cat of this "Manon" is wonderful. It was a role that was perfectly suited to Beverly Sills. She was a tremendous personality and promoter of opera in America, but first of all she was a fabulous soprano. Nicolai Gedda is now departed this life as well. While he may not have been the most famous operatic tenor, he was the greatest musician and linguist of his time and since then as well. ### ⭐⭐ You can do much better than this. Weak. *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2021* Both the Moffo broadcast from the Met and the Renee Fleming are better. Sills is adequate, Gedda phones it in. My least favorite of many Manons. As a wiseacre NY opera queen once said, " Beverly Sills was a 2nd rate singer with a 3rd rate career and 4th rate fans." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous Music Peformed Magnificently *by A***Z on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2015* I'm so glad I bought this performance after reading some of the comments here. The gorgeous Massenet music is sung and played wonderfully here. The chorus soars and is downright thrilling to hear. I guess nothing ever pleases everyone so I note some negative criticisms among listeners. As far as I am concerned this is a version I will enjoy again and again. Shine it on Sills, Gedda and Rudel et al delivering a performance that affirms why it's called "grand opera.". --- ## 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.tn/products/7350975-manon-beverly-sills-gedda-souzay-bacquier-rudel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7350975-manon-beverly-sills-gedda-souzay-bacquier-rudel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*