Jules Massenet-Meditation

Yesterday I went to the Roayl Opera for the reopening of the opera Werther by Jules Massenet.
I knew the story but hadn't heard anything from Massenet before this. I was overwhelmed. What music!
So romantic, beautiful and the orchestra above all did an excellent job. First act we didn't like that much but the second act was astonishing. It's just Werther and Charlotte on stage the whole act and they build up the tension until the last minute. We, my friend Carina, and I was very taken when we came out. And we were not the only one.
When I returned home I wanted to know more about this Massenet and his music so I googled him. He was a French composer and has written 27 operas. Werther and Manon being the most famous. He was born in 1842 and died 1912. When I looked him up I stumbled across a piece from the opera Thais called Meditation.
It was so incredibly beautiful that I have to share it with you. Not to talk about the images that goes with it.
So sit back, relax and enjoy

Furthermore I wish to wish my sister and brother-in-law a very HAPPY 46TH ANNIVERSARY!!
I know you had a great time with your daughters and grandson. See you soon <3 <3

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