Thaïs is the story of the beautiful courtesan in Alexandria, Egypt who holds an entire city in her thrall as she embraces life’s most sensual delights. A solitary monk, Athanaël, makes a pilgrimage to save her soul but becomes entranced by her and falls victim to his own obsession. The opera is filled with intoxicating melodies, including the famed violin solo, Meditation. In the title role will be Georgian soprano Nino Machaidze, paired with Plácido Domingo as Athanaël. The LA Opera Orchestra and Chorus will be led by French conductor Patrick Fournillier.