Massenet: Werther (2010)
A filmed opera of devastating romantic tragedy, featuring Jonas Kaufmann and Sophie Koch in a landmark Opéra National de Paris production.
Massenet: Werther - Movie Information
- Original Title: Massenet: Werther
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Benoît Jacquot
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Runtime: 2h 25m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 26, 2010 (Germany)
- Production Companies: Opéra National de Paris, Decca
- Production Countries: France
Massenet: Werther - Plot
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. In addition to the singing and orchestral accompaniment, the entire cast acts very convincingly. And, there's no backstage mugging, entrances and spoken nonsense to spoil the experience of the drama.
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Massenet: Werther - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Benoît Jacquot
Main Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann
- Sophie Koch
- Ludovic Tézier
- Alain Vernhes
- Andreas Jäggi
- Anne-Catherine Gillet
- Christian Tréguier
- Paris Opera Orchestra
Massenet: Werther - FAQs
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Is Massenet: Werther based on a true story?
Massenet: Werther is not based on a true story but on Goethe's 1774 epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. Jules Massenet adapted it into an opera in 1892. The story of doomed romantic love is fictional, though Goethe drew loosely on personal emotional experiences.
Who are the lead singers in Massenet: Werther?
The principal cast features tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the title role of Werther and mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch as Charlotte. Baritone Ludovic Tézier portrays Albert, with Alain Vernhes, Andreas Jäggi, Anne-Catherine Gillet, and Christian Tréguier in supporting roles, all accompanied by the Paris Opera Orchestra.
What is Massenet: Werther about?
Massenet: Werther follows a young poet consumed by his passionate, unrequited love for Charlotte, a woman bound by a deathbed promise to marry another man. The opera explores obsession, sacrifice, and tragic inevitability through Massenet's lush score, delivered in a compelling filmed stage production from the Opéra National de Paris.
Who directed the 2010 Werther opera film?
The 2010 filmed production of Massenet's Werther was directed by Benoît Jacquot, a French filmmaker known for his work in both cinema and opera. His direction captures the emotional intensity of the performances while maintaining the theatrical integrity of the Opéra National de Paris staging.
What language is Massenet: Werther sung in?
Massenet: Werther is performed entirely in French, which is the original language of Massenet's opera. The libretto was written by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet, and Georges Hartmann, and the 2010 production preserves the original French text throughout the performance.
How long is the 2010 Massenet: Werther film?
The 2010 filmed production of Massenet: Werther has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes), encompassing the full operatic performance including all four acts of Massenet's score as staged at the Opéra National de Paris.
What are similar operas or films to Massenet: Werther?
Viewers who enjoy Massenet: Werther may also appreciate other filmed operas and classical music dramas such as Death in Venice (1981), The Phantom of the Opera (1925), Figaros Hochzeit (1949), L'Italiana in Algeri (1987), Il Trovatore (2021), and Puccini: Gianni Schicchi (2004).
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