Massenet - Thais
Synopsis
With the “Méditation”, Jules Massenet probably wrote one of the most famous melodies of our time. It originates from his comédie-lyrique Thaïs, which – unlike Massenet's operas Werther or Manon – never made it into the international opera repertoire. Presumably because the two main roles of Thaïs and Athanaël demand something almost superhuman from the singers. In the new production by Peter Konwitschny at the Theater an der Wien, the American soprano Nicole Chevalier is one of the most exciting singers currently on stage in the title role. At her side, the young Austrian bass-baritone Josef Wagner celebrates his house debut. This is a fascinating and musically excellent performance of a timeless classic of the opera repertoire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Konwitschny
- Original Title
- Massenet - Thais
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Konwitschny
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Konwitschny
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Massenet - Thais about?
With the “Méditation”, Jules Massenet probably wrote one of the most famous melodies of our time. It originates from his comédie-lyrique Thaïs, which – unlike Massenet's operas Werther or Manon – never made it into the international opera repertoire. Presumably because the two main roles of Thaïs and Athanaël demand something almost superhuman from the singers. In the new production by Peter Konwitschny at the Theater an der Wien, the American soprano Nicole Chevalier is one of the most exciting singers currently on stage in the title role. At her side, the young Austrian bass-baritone Josef Wagner celebrates his house debut. This is a fascinating and musically excellent performance of a timeless classic of the opera repertoire.
Who directed Massenet - Thais?
Massenet - Thais was directed by Peter Konwitschny.
Who stars in Massenet - Thais?
The principal cast of Massenet - Thais includes Nicole Chevalier, Josef Wagner, Roberto Saccà, Carolina Lippo, Sofia Vinnik.
When was Massenet - Thais released and how long is it?
Massenet - Thais was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Massenet - Thais?
Massenet - Thais holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).