Werther is Massenet's tragic masterpiece. Based on Goethe's novel, the opera premiered in Vienna in 1892 to wide acclaim. Successful performances in Paris and London quickly established Werther as a lush, lyrical 19th century French romantic opera that would stand the test of time. The plot is a passionate story of unrequited love between Werther, a young poet, and Charlotte, whose mother's dying wish bethroths her to another. Direct by Opera Memphis' Karen Tiller.
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