Details

French romantic opera. Set in Germany, it tells the simple story of Werther and his unfulfilled love for Charlotte, whose promise to marry someone else must be kept. Familiar themes of self-sacrifice are here, along with forgiveness, humility and the inevitable, yet still deeply tragic, conclusion. From the opening of the opera when we first meet the six children of Charlotte's family as they sing carols, to the unbearably sad ending. Sung in French with English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Vittorio Grigolo (Werther), Joyce DiDonato (Charlotte), David Bizic (Albert), Heather Engebretson (Sophie), Jonathan Summers (Le Bailli), Yuriy Yurchuk (Johann), Francois Piolino (Schmidt), Emily Edmonds (Kathchen)

Creatives/Company

Author: Massenet
Lyrics(s): Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Benoit Jacquot
Design: Charles Edwards
Lighting: Charles Edwards
Costume: Christian Gasc
Company: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House