The Metropolitan Opera: Werther(2014)
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther Synopsis
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.
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther (2014) is a music and drama film directed by Gary Halvorson, released on March 15, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, David Bizic and Lisette Oropesa. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Halvorson
- Writers:
- Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- Jules Massenet
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
The Metropolitan Opera: Werther Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jonas Kaufmann
Jonas Kaufmann
as Werther
Sophie Koch
as Charlotte
David Bizic
as Albert
Lisette Oropesa
as Sophie
Jonathan Summers
as Le Bailliff
- Tony Stevenson
Tony Stevenson
as Schmidt
- Philip Cokorinos
Philip Cokorinos
as Johann
- Maya Lahyani
Maya Lahyani
as Käthchen
Christopher Job
as Brühlmann
Alain Altinoglu
as Self - Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet and Georges Hartmann, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Werther?
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The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Werther (2014) includes Jonas Kaufmann, Sophie Koch, David Bizic, Lisette Oropesa and Jonathan Summers. The film was directed by Gary Halvorson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Werther released?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther was released on March 15, 2014 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Werther worth watching?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Werther (2014) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.