Massenet: Werther
Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016
★★★★★
French / 130 MIN. / 2016
The Genres
The 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.
The Cast
