The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents a new production of Manon Lescaut, one of Giacomo Puccini's most powerful and emotionally charged operas, as part of the Barcelona Ciutat de Clàssica Festival. The work tells the story of the passionate and tragic love between Manon and Des Grieux, brought to life through music of intense dramatic force and overflowing lyricism that foreshadows the composer's mature style. This production stands out for its carefully crafted staging, which delves into the characters' emotional conflicts and the tension between desire, luxury and freedom, combining psychological depth with visual elegance. Musical direction and a first-rate vocal cast deliver a performance rich in nuance, enhancing the expressive weight of the orchestra and the opera's most iconic arias. Its inclusion in the Barcelona Ciutat de Clàssica Festival reaffirms the Liceu's status as a key venue on the European operatic circuit and makes this Manon Lescaut a must-see event for opera lovers.