Film
Massenet: Werther
2016 · 2h 10m · Drama
Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016
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Overview
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.
Cast
Vittorio Grigolo
Werther
Joyce DiDonato
Charlotte
David Bizic
Albert
Heather Engebretson
Sophie
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Crew
- Benoît JacquotDirector
- Paul MillietWriter
- Edouard BlauWriter
- Georges HartmannWriter
- Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 27, 2016
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Genres
- Drama
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