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.
Released: Jun 27, 2016
Runtime: 130 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Vittorio Grigolo, Joyce DiDonato, David Bizic, Heather Engebretson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Crew: Paul Milliet (Writer), Antonio Pappano (Conductor), Edouard Blau (Writer), Georges Hartmann (Writer), Jules Massenet (Original Music Composer), Benoît Jacquot (Director)