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Werther 2005 Directed by David Alagna

Alain Guingal conducts the Orchestre du Teatro Regio di Torino in this production of Massenet's opera based on the novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe. Roberto Alagna stars as the titular character, a lovelorn poet whose heart is set on a beautiful young woman of his acquaintance. Unfortunately, the girl in question has already pledged herself to another. How will Werther deal with the thwarting of his romantic ambitions?

Country France
Production Country Italy
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Music
Production Company Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date 28 April 2005
135 mins