Mary Costa returned to Seattle for a beautifully finished portrayal of the title role in
Manon, singing opposite the Des Grieux of the honey-voiced Leo Goeke.

Mary Costa (Manon) in Massenet’s Manon, 1975. © Howard Staples

Leo Goeke (The Chevalier Des Grieux) in Massenet’s Manon, 1975. © Howard Staples

Mary Costa (Manon) and Leo Goeke (The Chevalier Des Grieux) in Massenet’s Manon, 1975. © Howard Staples