Here is a look at some of my personal favorites and how they illuminated us about Massenet’s glorious drama.Īs you listen to Kreisler’s always aristocratic manner, you can see the smile on his face for the entirety of the piece. The greatest violinists in history have championed this piece, presenting their own interpretations. Played by a solo violin, the passage is a lyrical gem that has found itself into concert halls and many recording studios. While the work is filled with glorious musical writing, there is no doubt that the single most iconic moment of the work is the dramatic midpoint – Thaïs’ meditation. The opera, which premiered on March 16, 1894, is rich in its character development and Massenet’s own development as a dramatist. Massenet’s “Thaïs” is a beautiful feat of musical drama.
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