Description
Jules Massenet's Werther - Live from the Vienna State Opera
UPC: 807280714197
Product Features
- Title: Werther
- Composer: Jules Massenet
- Libretto: Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet & Georges Hartmann, based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Conductor: Philippe Jordan
- Stage Director: Andrei Serban
- Chorus Master: Ernst Dunshirn
- Chorus and Orchestra: Vienna State Opera
- Featured Artists: Marcelo Álvarez (Werther), Elīna Garanča (Charlotte), Adrian Eröd (Albert), Alfred Šramek (Le Bailli), Peter Jelosits (Schmidt), Clemens Unterreiner (Johann Brühlmann), Ileana Tonca (Sophie), Maria Gusenleitner (Käthchen)
Overview
Experience Jules Massenet’s lyrical drama Werther in this stunning live performance recorded at the Vienna State Opera in 2005. Directed by the acclaimed Andrei Serban and conducted by Philippe Jordan, this production captures the emotional intensity and exquisite music of Massenet’s opera.
Marcelo Álvarez and Elīna Garanča deliver compelling performances in the lead roles, bringing to life the tragic romance of Werther and Charlotte. The DVD also includes a special bonus feature, showcasing the stars at the Vienna Opera Ball before the opening night.
Interesting Facts
- Original Composition: Werther premiered in 1892, and it remains a cornerstone of French opera.
- Live Performance: This recording is from a live performance at the prestigious Vienna State Opera, renowned for its rich operatic history.
- Bonus Feature: The DVD includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Marcelo Álvarez and Elīna Garanča at the Vienna Opera Ball, offering a glimpse into the glamour surrounding the opera’s debut.
Track Listing
- Act I
- Act II
- Act III
- Act IV
- Bonus: Marcelo Álvarez and Elīna Garanča at the Vienna Opera Ball
Key Credits
- Television and Video Direction: Claus Viller
- Production: ORF in cooperation with Wiener Staatsoper
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.0, DTS 5.0
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: 0
- Running Time: 132 minutes (Main Performance) + 12 minutes (Bonus)
- Subtitle Languages: German (DE), French (FR), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT)
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