About This Show

Renée Fleming plays the Egyptian courtesan in search of spiritual sustenance. Thomas Hampson is the monk who falls from grace. Massenet’s sensual score is presented in a production by John Cox that originated at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Show Details

Running Time: 3hr 20min (0 intermissions)
Dates: Opening Night: December 8, 2008 Final Performance: January 8, 2009

Theatermania Review

| Reviews | December 9, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera’s cheesy-looking production of Massenet’s opera still works as a vehicle for star Renee Fleming.