Werther
Synopsis
Alain Guingal conducts the Orchestre du Teatro Regio di Torino in this production of Massenet's opera based on the novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe. Roberto Alagna stars as the titular character, a lovelorn poet whose heart is set on a beautiful young woman of his acquaintance. Unfortunately, the girl in question has already pledged herself to another. How will Werther deal with the thwarting of his romantic ambitions?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Alagna
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Milliet, Edouard Blau, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Werther
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Alagna
Paul Milliet, Edouard Blau, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
David Alagna
Director
Paul Milliet
Writer
Edouard Blau
Writer
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Writer
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Werther
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What is Werther about?
Alain Guingal conducts the Orchestre du Teatro Regio di Torino in this production of Massenet's opera based on the novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe. Roberto Alagna stars as the titular character, a lovelorn poet whose heart is set on a beautiful young woman of his acquaintance. Unfortunately, the girl in question has already pledged herself to another. How will Werther deal with the thwarting of his romantic ambitions?
Who directed Werther?
Werther was directed by David Alagna.
Who stars in Werther?
The principal cast of Werther includes Roberto Alagna, Kate Aldrich, Marc Barrard, Nathalie Manfrino, Michel Trempont.
When was Werther released and how long is it?
Werther was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Werther was composed by Jules Massenet.