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Massenet Collection

Jules Massenet, a renowned French composer, left an indelible mark on the world of opera

Background imageMassenet Collection: Massenet / Thais / First

Massenet / Thais / First
Sybil Sanderson and Charles Delmas in the first production of this opera which tells of an Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit

Background imageMassenet Collection: Premiere Poster for the opera Cherubin by Jules Massenet, 1905

Premiere Poster for the opera Cherubin by Jules Massenet, 1905. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Massenet / Sem / Celebrites

Massenet / Sem / Celebrites
JULES MASSENET French composer Date: 1842 - 1912

Background imageMassenet Collection: Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912) french composer' 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912) french composer" 19th century (engraving)
ELD4835852 Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912) french composer" 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMassenet Collection: MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). French opera composer

MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). French opera composer
CUL4857673 MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). French opera composer. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). French opera composer.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1962 Monaco Grand Prix

1962 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 31/5-3/6 1962. Jack Brabham (Lotus 24 Climax). Ref-3/0507. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1962 Monaco Grand Prix

1962 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 31/5-3/6 1962. Jack Brabham (Lotus 24 Climax). Ref-3/0507. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the Opera 'Esclarmonde' by Jules Massenet, 1889. Creator: Anonymous

Poster for the Opera "Esclarmonde" by Jules Massenet, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Poster for the Opera "Esclarmonde" by Jules Massenet, 1889. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1965 Monaco Grand Prix

1965 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 28-30 May 1965. Bruce McLaren (Cooper T77 Climax) leads Dickie Attwood (Lotus 25 BRM). McLaren finished in 5th position. Ref-3/1615

Background imageMassenet Collection: Scene from the premiere of the Opera Le Cid by Jules Massenet on December 5, 1885, 1885

Scene from the premiere of the Opera Le Cid by Jules Massenet on December 5, 1885, 1885. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Scene from the premiere of the Opera Le Cid by Jules Massenet, 1885

Scene from the premiere of the Opera Le Cid by Jules Massenet, 1885. Creator: Bayard, Émile-Antoine (1837-1891)
Scene from the premiere of the Opera Le Cid by Jules Massenet, 1885. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the Opera Roma by Jules Massenet, 1912. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)

Poster for the Opera Roma by Jules Massenet, 1912. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)
Poster for the Opera Roma by Jules Massenet, 1912. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the Opera 'Don César de Bazan' by Jules Massenet, 1872

Poster for the Opera "Don César de Bazan" by Jules Massenet, 1872
Poster for the Opera "Don Cesar de Bazan" by Jules Massenet, 1872. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the Opera Le Mage by Jules Massenet, 1891. Creator: Edel (Colorno), Alfredo (1856-1912)

Poster for the Opera Le Mage by Jules Massenet, 1891. Creator: Edel (Colorno), Alfredo (1856-1912)
Poster for the Opera Le Mage by Jules Massenet, 1891. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the Paris prèmiere of the opera Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet, 1910

Poster for the Paris prèmiere of the opera Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet, 1910
Poster for the Paris premiere of the opera Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet, 1910. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera Werther by Jules Massenet, 1893

Poster for the premiere of the Opera Werther by Jules Massenet, 1893. Creator: Grasset, Eugène (1841-1917)
Poster for the premiere of the Opera Werther by Jules Massenet, 1893. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera Grisélidis by Jules Massenet, 1891

Poster for the premiere of the Opera Grisélidis by Jules Massenet, 1891. Creator: Flameng, François (1856-1923)
Poster for the premiere of the Opera Griselidis by Jules Massenet, 1891. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera Ariane by Jules Massenet, 1906

Poster for the premiere of the Opera Ariane by Jules Massenet, 1906. Creator: Maignan, Albert Pierre-René (1845-1908)
Poster for the premiere of the Opera Ariane by Jules Massenet, 1906. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)

Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)
Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)

Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)
Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894

Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894

Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1965 Monaco Grand Prix

1965 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 28-30 May 1965. John Surtees (Ferrari 158) 4th position. Ref-3/1628. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1987 Monaco Grand Prix

1987 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 28-31 May 1987. Lotus 99T Honda. Ref: 87MON53. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imageMassenet Collection: 1989 Monaco Grand Prix

1989 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1989. Riccardo Patrese (Williams FW12C Renault) follows Johnny Herbert (Benetton B188 Ford) and Rene Arnoux (Ligier JS33 Ford) around Massenet

Background imageMassenet Collection: Music cover, Arioso du Roi de Lahore, opera by Massenet

Music cover, Arioso du Roi de Lahore, opera by Massenet
Music cover, Arioso du Roi de Lahore from the opera The King of Lahore, sung by Jean Lassalle in the role of the scheming minister, Scindia

Background imageMassenet Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/SANDERSON

MASSENET/THAIS/SANDERSON
Sybil Sanderson takes the title role in this story of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

Background imageMassenet Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/CARD

MASSENET/THAIS/CARD
She is an Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit, rejecting the sensual love offered by Athanael. Date: first performed 1894

Background imageMassenet Collection: Mary Garden

Mary Garden (1874 - 1967), in the title role of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

Background imageMassenet Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/CAVALIERI

MASSENET/THAIS/CAVALIERI
Lina Cavalieri in the title role of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

Background imageMassenet Collection: Vue d une rue. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Vue d une rue. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912)
FIA5353054 Vue d une rue. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912). Peinture de Sergei Ivanovich Petrov (1881-1936), huile sur toile

Background imageMassenet Collection: Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912)
FIA5353048 Decor preparatoire pour l opera Don Quichotte de Jules Massenet (1842-1912) - Stage design for the opera Don Quijote by Jules Massenet - Peinture de Sergei Ivanovich Petrov (1881-1936)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Jules (Emile Frederic) Massenet (1842-1912). French composer. From a photograph by Nadar

Jules (Emile Frederic) Massenet (1842-1912). French composer. From a photograph by Nadar
1722462 Jules (Emile Frederic) Massenet (1842-1912). French composer. From a photograph by Nadar, pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera

Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera Comique
3914423 Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera Comique by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); (add.info.: Cigale)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera

Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera Comique
3914438 Cigale, ballet by Jules Massenet choreographed by Henri Cain at the Theatre Nationale de l Opera Comique by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); (add.info.: Cigale)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Cherubin, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)

Cherubin, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)
3916058 Cherubin, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); (add.info.: Cherubin, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Thais, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)

Thais, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)
3924912 Thais, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); (add.info.: Thais, opera by Jules Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Premiere Poster for the opera Le jongleur de Notre-Dame by Jules Massenet, 1904

Premiere Poster for the opera Le jongleur de Notre-Dame by Jules Massenet, 1904. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: Poster for the ballet 'Cigale'by Jules Massenet, 1904

Poster for the ballet "Cigale"by Jules Massenet, 1904
Poster for the ballet " Cigale" by Jules Massenet, 1904. Private Collection

Background imageMassenet Collection: portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer

portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer
XEE4415577 portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer

Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer
LSE4312391 Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Background imageMassenet Collection: The prison of Saint John the Baptist - decor of the 3rd act of 'Herodiade'

The prison of Saint John the Baptist - decor of the 3rd act of "Herodiade"
XEE4151855 The prison of Saint John the Baptist - decor of the 3rd act of " Herodiade", opera in four acts and seven paintings by Jules Massenet

Background imageMassenet Collection: Massenet, compositeur de musique (coloured photo)

Massenet, compositeur de musique (coloured photo)
975612 Massenet, compositeur de musique (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massenet, compositeur de musique)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Sapho

Sapho
LLM454581 Sapho by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapho. Illustration for The Great Operas edited by James W Buel (Societe Universelle Lyrique)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure)

Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure)
666905 Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure) by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manon, Act III scene iii)

Background imageMassenet Collection: Ballet scene at the military camp of the Cid Illustration of 'Le Cid'

Ballet scene at the military camp of the Cid Illustration of "Le Cid"
GIA4704937 Ballet scene at the military camp of the Cid Illustration of " Le Cid" opera by Jules Massenet, after the piece by Pierre Corneille and the poem by Guillen de Castro

Background imageMassenet Collection: Around a score - Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer

Around a score - Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer
XEE4151937 Around a score - Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer, playing with friends " Le portrait de Manon" - Engraving in " Le Progres illustrious" de 1895 by Unknown



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Jules Massenet, a renowned French composer, left an indelible mark on the world of opera. His masterpiece "Thais" captivated audiences from its first premiere, as depicted in the iconic poster from 1905. With "Cherubin, " another opera by Massenet, celebrities flocked to witness his genius unfold on stage. The music cover for "Arioso du Roi de Lahore" showcases Massenet's ability to evoke powerful emotions through his compositions. Collaborating with Sanderson and Card for "Thais, " he created a timeless piece that resonates even today. Mary Garden, a celebrated soprano, brought life to Massenet's works with her enchanting performances in "Thais" and other operas. Her portrayal of characters like Thais and Cavalieri added depth and beauty to these productions. Sergei Ivanovich Petrov's stage designs for Massenet's opera "Don Quichotte" transport us into a vibrant street scene. These paintings exemplify the Russian artistic style of the 20th century while complementing Massenet's vision. In this captivating photograph taken by Nadar (Gaspard-Felix Tournachon), we catch a glimpse of Jules Emile Frederic Massenet himself - the man behind these extraordinary creations. From his early days until his passing in 1912, he dedicated his life to composing masterpieces that continue to inspire generations. Jules Massenet will forever be remembered as one of history's greatest composers whose melodies still echo through time. Whether it is through posters or stage designs, his legacy lives on in every note sung during performances of his beloved operas like "Thais.