Massenet: Werther

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.

Director

Benoît Jacquot

Writers

Edouard Blau,Paul Milliet,Georges Hartmann