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.

Cast/Performers

Jonas Kaufmann, Aigul Akhmetshina, Gordon Bintner, Sarah Gilford, Alastair Miles

Creatives/Company

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