This is the piano accompaniment track for the Meditation from Massenet's opera, Thaïs. It starts slowly, around quarter note = 54, and speeds up slightly in the appassionato sections. It is flexible to allow for rubato. Jules Massenet was a French composer from the Romantic period, and is best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than 30. In Thaïs, this piece is an interlude that depicts a spiritual conversion in the main character. It is an excellent selection for advancing students and professionals alike. Performed by Wendy Hellmann.