Beautiful courtesan Thais (sung by soprano Eva Mei) suffers from her conflicting nature as she struggles between her deep spirituality and her equally compelling sensual drive in this visually lush version of Jules Massenet's renowned opera. Pier Lui Pizza directs this 2004 production that was staged by the Teatro la Fenice di Venezia and co-stars Michele Pertusi, William Joyner, Christophe Fel and Christine Buffle.