Massenet’s Méditation is well-loved for a reason!

As one of the most well-known violin solos, Massenet’s Méditation has enchanted artists and listeners alike with its achingly beautiful melody. Here’s what a violinist shared with us:

“When I studied Massenet’s Méditation as a violinist, I didn’t know its context within Thaïs. The music alone is absolutely breathtaking, but hearing it at the pivotal moment in the plot when Thaïs makes a life-changing decision—with her spiritual awakening also represented visually in the graceful movements of the dancers—makes it even more powerful.”