Werther, the young poet. Charlotte, the woman he loves. And his best friend Albert, to whom she is engaged. Massenet transforms the triangle of Goethe’s hugely influential novel of impossible love into a hauntingly gentle and lyrical opera that sensitively traces the unfolding of a hopeless passion. So hopeless that, when Charlotte’s hot and cold feelings cause her to turn away from Werther yet again, tragedy can not be averted.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

Performed in a new orchestration by Richard Peirson.

Running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including one interval.

Werther...In Focus, a free online introduction to the opera with speaker Michael Lee takes place on 20 April at 7pm. Book Here.

Join us for some Werther inspired community pre-show performances at select venues. More info.

Trigger Warnings: Themes of an adult nature - Suicide

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