Massenet: Werther 2016
"Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016"
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.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Cast
Vittorio Grigolo
Werther
Joyce DiDonato
Charlotte
David Bizic
Albert
Heather Engebretson
Sophie
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House