Massenet: Werther (2016)
Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016
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. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: June 27, 2016
Cast
- Vittorio Grigolo - Werther
- Joyce DiDonato - Charlotte
- David Bizic - Albert
- Heather Engebretson - Sophie
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Screenplay
Music: Jules Massenet
Production: Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
- Who directed Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
- Who stars in Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther stars Vittorio Grigolo, Joyce DiDonato, David Bizic, Heather Engebretson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
- How long is Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Massenet: Werther?
- Massenet: Werther is a Drama film.
- Where was Massenet: Werther produced?
- Massenet: Werther was produced in United Kingdom.