The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
Synopsis
Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann brings aching intensity and vocal charisma to the tortured title hero of Massenet’s Goethe adaptation. Sophie Koch, in her Met debut, is an appealing and elegant Charlotte, the object of Werther’s passionate affection that will lead to tragedy. Lisette Oropesa as Sophie, David Bižić as Albert, and Jonathan Summers as Le Bailli co-star. Richard Eyre’s atmospheric production is conducted by rising maestro Alain Altinoglu.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre
Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Jules Massenet
Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Edouard Blau
Writer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Paul Milliet
Writer
Georges Hartmann
Writer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Richard Eyre
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther about?
Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann brings aching intensity and vocal charisma to the tortured title hero of Massenet’s Goethe adaptation. Sophie Koch, in her Met debut, is an appealing and elegant Charlotte, the object of Werther’s passionate affection that will lead to tragedy. Lisette Oropesa as Sophie, David Bižić as Albert, and Jonathan Summers as Le Bailli co-star. Richard Eyre’s atmospheric production is conducted by rising maestro Alain Altinoglu.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was directed by Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther includes Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, David Bizic, Lisette Oropesa, Jonathan Summers.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Werther released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was composed by Jules Massenet.