Massenet: Werther
“Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016”
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. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Hartmann, Paul Milliet, Edouard Blau
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Massenet: Werther
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Jacquot
Georges Hartmann, Paul Milliet, Edouard Blau
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Hartmann
Writer
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Paul Milliet
Writer
Edouard Blau
Writer
Benoît Jacquot
Director
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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. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
Who directed Massenet: Werther?
Massenet: Werther was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in Massenet: Werther?
The principal cast of Massenet: Werther includes Vittorio Grigolo, Joyce DiDonato, David Bizic, Heather Engebretson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
When was Massenet: Werther released and how long is it?
Massenet: Werther was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Massenet: Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massenet: Werther was composed by Jules Massenet.