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.
Directing | John Cox | Director |
Writing | Louis Gallet | Writer |
Writing | Anatole France | Original Story |
Sound | Jesús López-Cobos | Conductor |
Sound | Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer |
Art | John Cox | Production Design |
Costume & Make-Up | Nancy McNamara | Makeup Artist |
Costume & Make-Up | Tom Watson | Hairstylist |
Production | Elena Park | Supervising Producer |
Production | Louisa Briccetti | Producer |
Production | Victoria Warivonchik | Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Christian Lacroix | Costume Designer |
Crew | Sara Jo Slate | Choreographer |
Production | Mia Bongiovanni | Supervising Producer |
Sound | Jay David Saks | Music Producer |
Production | Peter Gelb | Executive Producer |
Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |
Costume & Make-Up | Victor Callegari | Makeup Artist |
Lighting | Duane Schuler | Lighting Design |
Crew | Ron Washburn | Technical Supervisor |
Art | Paul Brown | Set Designer |
Costume & Make-Up | Paul Brown | Costume Design |