Jules Massenet: Werther (Philippe Jordan) (2005)
3.9 of 5 from 45 ratings
2h 12min
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- Synopsis:
Staged by internationally sought-after Rumanian director, Andrei Serban, the apparently sentimental love story reveals a study of personal relationships and a close observation of a woman, who comes of age too late. Serbans intention is 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 1950's, he aims to make the audience more aware of its deeper levels of self-denial. The production was the Vienna State Opera debut for the Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan, who leads a fantastic cast. Argentinian star tenor Marcelo Alvarez took the title role. Although he had already secured an international reputation through his performances in leading opera houses all over the world, this was his first appearance in the premiere of a production in Vienna. “His” Charlotte was sung by the Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca, whose performance had been received enthusiastically. - Actors:
- Philippe Jordan, Marcelo Álvarez, Adrian Eröd, Alfred Sramek, Elina Garanca, Ileana Tonca, Peter Jelosits, Marcus Pelz, Maria Gusenleitner, Clemens Unterreiner, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Chor der Wiener Staatsoper, Kinder der Opernschule der Wiener Staatsoper
- Directors:
- Claus Viller
- Writers:
- Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet
- Studio:
- Arthaus Musik
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Countries:
- Austria, Germany
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- Not available for rental
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