Werther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed that she would marry Albert. After the marriage Charlotte suggests that Werther should travel – but not forget her. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vittorio GrigoloWerther | Werther |
 Joyce DiDonatoCharlotte | Charlotte |
 David BizicAlbert | Albert |
| HHeather EngebretsonSophie | Sophie |
| OOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseNot listed | Not listed |