Massenet: Werther

“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.

Screenplay

Paul Milliet

Screenplay

Edouard Blau

Screenplay

Georges Hartmann

Music

Jules Massenet

Status

Released

Release date

27/06/2016

Original language

French