Massenet: Werther 8 years old

Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016

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.

Credits

Massenet: Werther Cast

Name	Character
Joyce DiDonato She was 47, now 55 years old	as Charlotte
Vittorio Grigolo He was 39, now 47 years old	as Werther

Massenet: Werther Crew

Name	Department
Jules Massenet as Original Music Composer. He was 174 (70) years old when He died	Sound
Benoît Jacquot as Director. He was 69 (now 77) years old	Directing
Antonio Pappano as Conductor. He was 56 (now 64) years old	Sound