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.
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Vittorio GrigoloWerther
Joyce DiDonatoCharlotte
David BizicAlbertHeather EngebretsonSophieOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseKeywords
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Frequently asked questions about Massenet: Werther
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.
How long is Massenet: Werther?
Massenet: Werther has a runtime of 130 minutes.