Massenet: Werther
Synopsis
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. In addition to the singing and orchestral accompaniment, the entire cast acts very convincingly. And, there's no backstage mugging, entrances and spoken nonsense to spoil the experience of the drama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Massenet: Werther
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris, Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Jacquot
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Jacquot
Director
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
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BD Release: 2006-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massenet: Werther
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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. In addition to the singing and orchestral accompaniment, the entire cast acts very convincingly. And, there's no backstage mugging, entrances and spoken nonsense to spoil the experience of the drama.
Who directed Massenet: Werther?
Massenet: Werther was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in Massenet: Werther?
The principal cast of Massenet: Werther includes Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, Ludovic Tézier, Alain Vernhes, Andreas Jäggi.
When was Massenet: Werther released and how long is it?
Massenet: Werther was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Massenet: Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massenet: Werther was composed by Jules Massenet.
Is Massenet: Werther based on a book or true story?
Massenet: Werther is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".