Massenet: Thaïs

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 20, 2008

Original language

French

Spoken languages

english, french

Countries

United States of America

Production

Decca,The Metropolitan Opera,Decca, The Metropolitan Opera

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1347917