Massenet: Werther
First aired on Jun 27, 2016
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Genres: Drama
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.
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Vittorio Grigolo | Werther
Joyce DiDonato | Charlotte
David Bizic | Albert
Heather Engebretson | Sophie
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House |
Featured Crew
Jules Massenet | Original Music Composer
Edouard Blau | Writer
Paul Milliet | Writer
Georges Hartmann | Writer
Benoît Jacquot | Director
Antonio Pappano | Conductor