Massenet: Werther
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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Massenet: Werther
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 27, 2016
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Massenet: Werther
Production Companies
Royal Opera House
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Description
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.
