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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther

20142h 22mGary Halvorson,Richard Eyre

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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.

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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther (2014) 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…

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?

The Metropolitan Opera: Werther stars Jonas Kaufmann (Werther), Sophie Koch (Charlotte), David Bizic (Albert), Lisette Oropesa (Sophie), Jonathan Summers (Le Bailliff). The film was directed by Gary Halvorson.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?

The Metropolitan Opera: Werther has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2014.

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