Werther Pre-Opera Lecture

Royal Opera's music director and conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, remarked that there are three operas that only he are allowed to conduct at the Royal Opera: "Otello", "Tristan und Isolde," and "Werther". Learn why he is so in love with Massenet's "Werther".

Pre-Opera Lecture at the Linbury Studio / Royal Opera Covent Garden

Pre-Opera lecture from Sir Antonio Pappano, music director and conductor at the Royal Opera Covent Garden. This 70 minute long lecture feature Sir Antony at the piano demonstrating the themes and drama of Massenet's opera. He is also joined by singers in the roles of Werther and Sophie (Charlotte's younger sister).

The Novel: "The Sorrows of Young Werther"

Entire novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther".