Statements (242)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:novel gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Massenet
gptkb:Jules_Massenet |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:theatre gptkb:1917 gptkb:1974 gptkb:Actor gptkb:opera gptkb:film ballet adaptations adapted into films and ballets Thaïs (opera) |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
Thaïs (novel)
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| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:Symbolism
|
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Anatole_France
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Opera_Recording
International Opera Awards nominations Grammy Awards nominations Victoire de la Musique nominations |
| gptkbp:based_on |
novel by Anatole France
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Paphnutius
gptkb:Miriam gptkb:Amonasro gptkb:Theophilus Nile the monk Sister of Thaïs |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Athanaël struggles with his desires.
Thaïs evolves from a courtesan to a saint. |
| gptkbp:climax |
conversion scene
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Duet_of_Thaïs_and_Athanaël
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Louis_Gallet
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Jules_Massenet
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
spiritual conflict |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive well-received well-received at premiere considered a masterpiece of French opera |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later operas
inspired film adaptations inspired various adaptations performed worldwide inspired discussions on morality inspired adaptations influenced literature inspired academic studies inspired theatrical performances influenced writers influenced music influenced theater influenced filmmakers influenced playwrights influenced musicians influenced artists inspired literary critiques inspired artistic interpretations influenced other operas influenced critics inspired discussions on spirituality inspired philosophical debates influenced scholars influenced poets influenced dancers |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in French opera repertoire
explores themes of desire and faith |
| gptkbp:explores |
faith
moral dilemmas human nature despair redemption arc |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:mobile_application
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Opéra_National_de_Paris
gptkb:Opéra_de_Monte-Carlo gptkb:Opéra_de_Paris |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:church
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:novel lyric opera |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thaïs
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:opera 20th-century literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced many 20th-century composers
subsequent opera composers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:painting gptkb:philosopher gptkb:church gptkb:Decadent_movement gptkb:Giuseppe_Verdi gptkb:Politician gptkb:Richard_Wagner gptkb:French_Romanticism gptkb:French_Symbolism naturalism Impressionism in music symbolism German opera |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Saint_Thaïs
gptkb:Saint_Anthony_of_Egypt |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real historical figures
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
search for meaning
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-2-07-036080-0
978-2-07-036066-0 |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
|
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Louis_Gallet
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Athanaël
gptkb:Thaïs |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Saint
temptation desire |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
symbolism third-person narration |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Nicolas
Mireille the audience the priest the servant the friend the rival the philosopher the courtesan the Abbé |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Riccardo_Muti
gptkb:Charles_Dutoit gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan gptkb:Gustavo_Dudamel gptkb:Georges_Prêtre gptkb:Yannick_Nézet-Séguin gptkb:Leopold_Stokowski gptkb:Georg_Solti |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:painting
performed worldwide performed in various languages performed at major opera houses featured in opera festivals performed in concert versions performed in original French performed by famous sopranos performed by famous tenors |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Thomas_Hampson
gptkb:Anna_Netrebko gptkb:Renée_Fleming gptkb:Plácido_Domingo gptkb:José_Carreras gptkb:Ruggero_Raimondi |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Teatro_alla_Scala
gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a woman of the world."
" To love is to suffer." " I seek the truth." " I have lived for pleasure." " Love is the only truth." " The soul is a mirror of the universe." " The greatest happiness is to know the source of unhappiness." |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Philips_Classics gptkb:Opus_Arte gptkb:Naxos_Records gptkb:C_Major_Entertainment gptkb:Sony_Classical gptkb:EMI_Classics gptkb:Warner_Classics gptkb:Chandos_Records gptkb:Erato_Records numerous recordings exist multiple recordings available Deutsche Grammophon recording Sony Classical recording Chandos recording Anna Netrebko's recording Plácido Domingo's recording Renée Fleming's recording Thomas Hampson's recording EMI Classics recording Naxos recording Ruggero Raimondi's recording |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:mobile_application
Méditation |
| gptkbp:orchestration |
gptkb:orchestra
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Mireille_Mathieu
gptkb:Nadia_Boulanger |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1894
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1894
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Calmann-Lévy
1890 |
| gptkbp:published_year |
1890
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Grasset
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Athanaël
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1917
gptkb:1935 gptkb:1960 gptkb:1984 gptkb:1998 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:Saint
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
frequently revived in opera houses
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
gptkb:ancient_Egypt gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:significance |
Explores themes of desire and redemption.
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_cross
beauty faith temptation the city the rose the desert The character of Thaïs symbolizes temptation. The character of Athanaël symbolizes the struggle for purity. |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Saint love beauty redemption temptation desire spiritual redemption redemption through love beauty and transience conflict between desire and duty conflict between love and faith |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:philosopher
love redemption |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Spanish gptkb:Native_American_tribe English |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:earthquake
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