The opera you’re looking for is Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini.
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini (Italian)
- Based on: The novel Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut (1731) by Abbé Prévost (French author)
Manon Lescaut is an Italian-language opera in four acts. The libretto was written by Luigi Illica, Marco Praga, and Domenico Oliva. It tells the tragic story of love and deception between Des Grieux, a young nobleman, and Manon Lescaut, a beautiful but ultimately self-serving woman. The opera is known for its beautiful melodies, dramatic arias, and powerful story.