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Work: Thaïs

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ComposerMassenet, Jules (1842-1912)
PeriodRomantic
Work typeOpera / Oratorio
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Olivier Py's Thaïs doesn't set pulses racing in Milan

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Olivier Py's new production at La Scala is inspired by art depicting the Temptation of St Anthony, but turns out to be disappointingly tame.
***11
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Minnesota Opera's Thaïs: a bright star in Massenet’s galaxy of women

In a highly effective stage presentation, the Minnesota Opera tells Jules Massenet’s story of two personalities whose spiritual journeys are like two ships passing in the night.
****1
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Ailyn Pérez an outstanding Thaïs

Ailyn Pérez draws every eye and ear to her in an easy-on-the-eye production that doesn't solve some of the work's inherent contradictions.
***11
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