Movie Description
Massenet: Thaïs
(2008)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Cox,Gary Halvorson
- Producer : Louisa Briccetti,Victoria Warivonchik
- Writer : Louis Gallet
- Cast : Renée Fleming,Thomas Hampson,Michael Schade,Alain Vernhes,Alyson Cambridge,Ginger Costa-Jackson,Maria Zifchak,Trevor Scheunemann,Daniel Clark Smith,Roger Andrews,Kurt Phinney,Richard Pearson,Craig Montgomery,Leah Partridge,Zahra Hashemian,David Chan,Jesús López-Cobos,Plácido Domingo,MET Orchestra
Cast
Thaïs
Athanaël
Nicias
Palémon
Crobyle
Myrtale
Albine
Guard
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
Cenobite Monk
La charmeuse
Solo dancer
Self - Violin soloist
Self - Conductor
Self - Host
Posters
Facts
Original TitleMassenet: Thaïs
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-12-20
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 28m
Homepagehttps://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/opera/?upc=811357012208
Production CompaniesDecca,The Metropolitan Opera
Genres
- Music
