Massenet's Thaïs (Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series).

Massenet's Thaïs (Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series).

A comprehensive guide to Massenet's THAÏS, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fisher, Burton D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Miami : Opera Journeys Pub., 2006.
Subjects:
Massenet, Jules, > 1842-1912. > Thaïs.
Massenet, Jules, > 1842-1912. > Thaïs > Criticism and interpretation.
Gallet, Louis, > 1835-1898.
Operas > Stories, plots, etc.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • THAIS/Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series; Title Page; Principal Characters in Thais; Brief Story Synopsis; Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples; Act I
  • Scene 1: Cenobite huts on the banks of the Nile River; Act I
  • Scene 2: The terrace of Nicias's palace above the city of Alexandria; Act II- Scene 1: At Thais's house; Meditation; Act II
  • Scene 2: In front of Thais's house; Act III
  • Scene 1: The oasis. The huts of the White Nuns in the distance; Act III
  • Scene 2: The dwellings of the Cenobites on the banks of the Nile River.
  • Act III
  • Scene 3: The garden of the convent of the White NunsAnalysis and Commentary.

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