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Thaïs | Stage Door Society

Thaïs

Jules Massenet

Opera·Premiered 1894·Libretto by Louis Gallet·romantic · french · religious

Synopsis

A monk attempts to convert the courtesan Thaïs to Christianity but falls in love with her; she finds salvation while he is consumed by desire.

Signature Interpreters

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Thaïs

Renée Fleming
17 performances
Ermonela Jaho
15 performances

Athanaël

Plácido Domingo
10 performances
Christopher Hampson
7 performances

Nicias

Daniel Jenz
7 performances

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