Massenet: Thaïs
movie
Released December 20, 2008
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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.
Cast
Renée Fleming
as
Thaïs
Thomas Hampson
as
Athanaël
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Michael Schade
as
Nicias
Alain Vernhes
as
Palémon
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Alyson Cambridge
as
Crobyle
Ginger Costa-Jackson
as
Myrtale
Maria Zifchak
as
Albine
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Trevor Scheunemann
as
Guard
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Daniel Clark Smith
as
Cenobite Monk
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Roger Andrews
as
Cenobite Monk
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Kurt Phinney
as
Cenobite Monk
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Richard Pearson
as
Cenobite Monk
Crew
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John Cox
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Director
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Louis Gallet
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Writer
Jules Massenet
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Original Music Composer
Anatole France
as
Original Story
Jesús López-Cobos
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Conductor
Gary Halvorson
as
Director
Christian Lacroix
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Costume Designer
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Duane Schuler
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Lighting Design
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Ron Washburn
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Technical Supervisor
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Louisa Briccetti
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Producer
Jay David Saks
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Music Producer
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John Cox
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Production Design