Thaïs - Metropolitan Opera

Thaïs - Metropolitan Opera — Plot

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.

• Release date
• December 20, 2008
• Runtime
• 148 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• John Cox

Thaïs - Metropolitan Opera — Cast

Renée Fleming Thaïs Thomas Hampson Athanaël

M

Michael Schade Nicias Alain Vernhes Palémon

A

Alyson Cambridge Crobyle Ginger Costa-Jackson Myrtale

L

Leah Partridge La charmeuse Maria Zifchak Albine