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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther

(2014)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Metropolitan Opera: Werther

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2014-03-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 22m

Homepagehttps://www.metopera.org/Season/On-Demand/opera/?upc=811357017296

Production CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera

Genres

  • Music
  • Drama