The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
Mar 15, 2014 · 2h 22m
Director
Gary Halvorson, Richard EyreOverview
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.
Cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
Crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
Gary HalvorsonDirector
Richard EyreStage Director, Director
Edouard BlauWriter- Paul MillietWriter
- Georges HartmannWriter
- Louisa BriccettiProducer
- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
Peter GelbExecutive Producer
Jules MassenetOriginal Music Composer- Alain AltinogluConductor
- Sara ErdeChoreographer
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheOriginal Story- Peter MumfordLighting Design
Rob HowellSet Designer, Costume Designer
Jay David SaksMusic Producer
About The Metropolitan Opera: Werther
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…
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Werther released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was released on March 15, 2014.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was directed by Gary Halvorson and Richard Eyre.
Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther includes Jonas Kaufmann (Werther), Sophie Koch (Charlotte), David Bizic (Albert), Lisette Oropesa (Sophie) and Jonathan Summers (Le Bailliff).