Massenet: Werther (2010)
Werther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed that she would marry Albert. After the marriage Charlotte suggests that Werther should travel - but not forget her. In addition to the singing and orchestral accompaniment, the entire cast acts very convincingly. And, there's no backstage mugging, entrances and spoken nonsense to spoil the experience of the drama.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: January 26, 2010
Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann - Werther
- Sophie Koch - Charlotte
- Ludovic Tézier - Albert
- Alain Vernhes - Le Bailli
- Andreas Jäggi - Schmidt
- Anne-Catherine Gillet - Sophie
- Christian Tréguier - Johann
- Paris Opera Orchestra
Screenplay
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Novel)
Music: Jules Massenet
Production: Opéra National de Paris, Decca
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Massenet: Werther about?
- Werther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed that she would marry Albert. After the marriage Charlotte suggests that Werther should travel - but not forget her. In addition to the singing and orchestral accompaniment, the entire cast acts very convincingly. And, there's no backstage mugging, entrances and spoken nonsense to spoil the experience of the drama.
- Who directed Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
- Who stars in Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther stars Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, Ludovic Tézier, Alain Vernhes, Andreas Jäggi, Anne-Catherine Gillet.
- How long is Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Massenet: Werther produced?
- Massenet: Werther was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Massenet: Werther?
- The themes of Massenet: Werther include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.