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.

Cast

Vittorio Grigolo

Werther

Joyce DiDonato

Charlotte

David Bizic

Albert

Heather Engebretson

Sophie

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House