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.
Paul Milliet
Writer
Edouard Blau
Writer
Georges Hartmann
Writer
Benoît Jacquot
Director

Vittorio Grigolo
Werther

Joyce DiDonato
Charlotte

David Bizic
Albert
Heather Engebretson
Sophie
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House