The Metropolitan Opera: Werther (2014)
Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann brings aching intensity and vocal charisma to the tortured title hero of Massenet’s Goethe adaptation. Sophie Koch, in her Met debut, is an appealing and elegant Charlotte, the object of Werther’s passionate affection that will lead to tragedy. Lisette Oropesa as Sophie, David Bižić as Albert, and Jonathan Summers as Le Bailli co-star. Richard Eyre’s atmospheric production is conducted by rising maestro Alain Altinoglu.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: March 15, 2014
Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann - Werther
- Sophie Koch - Charlotte
- Lisette Oropesa - Sophie
- David Bizic - Albert
- Jonathan Summers - Le Bailli
Screenplay
- Paul Milliet
- Edouard Blau
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Original Story)
- Georges Hartmann
Music: Jules Massenet
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther about?
- Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann brings aching intensity and vocal charisma to the tortured title hero of Massenet’s Goethe adaptation. Sophie Koch, in her Met debut, is an appealing and elegant Charlotte, the object of Werther’s passionate affection that will lead to tragedy. Lisette Oropesa as Sophie, David Bižić as Albert, and Jonathan Summers as Le Bailli co-star. Richard Eyre’s atmospheric production is conducted by rising maestro Alain Altinoglu.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther stars Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, Lisette Oropesa, David Bizic, Jonathan Summers.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Werther produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
- The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.