Which of these is a Massenet opera about classical myths?
Le Cid
Thaïs
Phèdre
Tannhäuser
Answer
The answer is "Phèdre". Jules Massenet's opera "Phèdre" is based on the classical Greek myth of Phaedra, the wife of Theseus, who falls in love with her stepson, Hippolytus. The opera premiered in 1901 and is known for its tragic and dramatic storyline, set to Massenet's lyrical and melodic music.
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