Quick facts
Themes
Cast
Marcelo Álvarez
Werther
Elīna Garanča
Charlotte
Adrian Eröd
Albert
Ileana Tonca
Sophie
Alfred Šramek
Le Bailli
Peter Jelosits
Schmidt
Markus Pelz
Johann
Clemens Unterreiner
Brühlmann
Maria Gusenleitner
Käthchen
Philippe Jordan
Self - Conductor
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Self - Orchestra
Jules Massenet
Self - Composer
Wiener Staatsopernchor
Self - Chorus
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Werther about?
- The production was the Vienna State Opera debut for the young Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan – the Argentinian tenor Marcelo Álvarez, took the title role. His Charlotte on this occasion was the young Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča. Her performances have been enthusiastically received and she has already been labelled as the new mezzo wonder. Staged by internationally sought-after Rumanian director, Andrei Serban, the apparently sentimental love story – normally presented in 18th century period costumes - reveals a study of personal relationships and a close observation of a woman, who comes of age too late. Serban’s aim was to rid the opera of the unjustified reputation of banality that clings to it despite its underlying tragic mood. By setting the production in the stiff, claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town in the 1950s, he aimed to make the audience more aware of its deeper levels of self-denial.
- Who directed Werther?
- Werther was directed by Andrei Serban.
- Who stars in Werther?
- Werther stars Marcelo Álvarez, Elīna Garanča, Adrian Eröd, Ileana Tonca.
- When was Werther released?
- Werther is a 2005 music film.
- Where can I watch Werther?
- You can watch Werther with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.