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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.
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opera
opera live performance
the metropolitan opera
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Questions about Massenet: Thaïs
How long is Massenet: Thaïs?
Massenet: Thaïs has a runtime of 2h 28m (2 hours and 28 minutes).
Who directed Massenet: Thaïs?
Massenet: Thaïs was directed by John Cox and released in 2008.
What genre is Massenet: Thaïs?
Massenet: Thaïs is a Music film (2008).
Who stars in Massenet: Thaïs?
The cast of Massenet: Thaïs includes Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Michael Schade, Alain Vernhes, Alyson Cambridge.
