Thaïs - Metropolitan Opera
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Renée Fleming
Thaïs
Thomas Hampson
Athanaël
Michael Schade
Nicias
Alain Vernhes
Palémon
Alyson Cambridge
Crobyle
Ginger Costa-Jackson
Myrtale
Leah Partridge
La charmeuse
Maria Zifchak
Albine
Trevor Scheunemann
Guard
Daniel Clark Smith
Cenobite Monk
Roger Andrews
Cenobite Monk
Kurt Phinney
Cenobite Monk
Richard Pearson
Cenobite Monk
Craig Montgomery
Cenobite Monk
John Cox
Director
Jules Massenet
Music
Gary Halvorson
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer