Werther (2005)
Synopsis
Filmed at the Vienna State Opera in 2005, Andrei Serban's production of Massenet's opera with a late 18th century setting pushes the action forwards to the 1950's,with the visuals exemplifying that decade with precision.With as much delicacy on display as naked passion,his(Alverez)morbid poet is outstandingly realised both vocally and dramatically. Together with Erod's dour Albert and Ileana Tonca's Sophie-clearly in love with Werther herself-the drama is set out with unusual clarity and realism.Philippe Jordan ensures that Massenet's pent-up emotion explodes exactly on cue,its expressive power providing impossible to resist.
Release Date: 2005-11-05
Runtime: 144 minutes
Director: Andrei Serban
Top Cast
- Marcelo Álvarez as Werther
- Elina Garanca as Charlotte
- Adrian Eröd as Albert
- Ileana Tonca as Sophie
- Alfred Šramek as Le Bailli
- Peter Jelosits as Schmidt
- Markus Pelz as Johann
- Clemens Unterreiner as Brühlmann
- Maria Gusenleitner as Käthchen
- Philippe Jordan as Self - Conductor
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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