Massenet: Thaïs (2008)
Music
When the most voluptuous, sought-after courtesan in the world meets an ascetic monk whose life is devoted to God, you know erotic sparks are going to fly. And when the clash takes place in a glorious, but rarely performed, opera by Massenet, it’s a delight to the ear just as much as to the eye. Renée Fleming is every inch the glamorous Thaïs, swathed in elegant gowns designed by Christian Lacroix. Thomas Hampson is Athanaël, the tortured man of God. This production by John Cox, which premiered in December 2008, brilliantly sets the stage for a confrontation as old as civilization itself.
Cast
Thaïs
Athanaël
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
La charmeuse
Solo dancer
Self - Violin soloist
Self - Conductor
Self - Host
Nicias
Palémon
Crobyle
Myrtale
Albine
Guard
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
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