Massenet - Thais

Massenet - Thais — Plot

With the “Méditation”, Jules Massenet probably wrote one of the most famous melodies of our time. It originates from his comédie-lyrique Thaïs, which – unlike Massenet's operas Werther or Manon – never made it into the international opera repertoire. Presumably because the two main roles of Thaïs and Athanaël demand something almost superhuman from the singers. In the new production by Peter Konwitschny at the Theater an der Wien, the American soprano Nicole Chevalier is one of the most exciting singers currently on stage in the title role. At her side, the young Austrian bass-baritone Josef Wagner celebrates his house‍ debut. This is a fascinating and musically excellent performance of a timeless classic of the opera repertoire.

• Release date
• September 24, 2021
• Runtime
• 111 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• Peter Konwitschny

Massenet - Thais — Cast

N

Nicole Chevalier Thaïs

J

Josef Wagner Athanaël Roberto Saccà Nicias

C

Carolina Lippo Crobyle

S

Sofia Vinnik Myrtale / Albine

G

Günes Gürle Palémon

S

Samuel Wegleitner Amor