Opera Explained - Massenet: Werther

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Album Summary

Performers

• Marcus Haddock (Tenor)
• Jean Delescluse (Tenor)
• Rene Massis (Voice)
• David Roubaud
• Beatrice Uria-Monzon (Voice)
• Mathilde Jacob
• Jaël Azzaretti (Voice)
• Jean-Sébastien Bou (Voice)
• Jean-Philippe Marlière (Voice)

Conductor

• Casadesus, Jean-Claude

Ensemble

• Lille National Orchestra

Composer

• Thomson Smillie

Notes & Reviews:

This edition of the acclaimed Naxos series Opera Explained focuses on Massenet's 'Werther', which combines a deeply tender story with music of beauty and eloquence. One act alone contains two of the greatest of all opera arias. David Timson's engaging narration captures the brilliance of this legendary work.

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Works Details

Smillie, Thomson : An Introduction to Massenet's "Werther", narration with musical examples

• Performers: Jean-Sébastien Bou (Voice); Marcus Haddock (Tenor); Jaël Azzaretti (Voice); Jean Delescluse (Tenor); Rene Massis (Voice); David Roubaud; Beatrice Uria-Monzon (Voice); Mathilde Jacob; Jean-Philippe Marlière (Voice)
• Conductor: Jean-Claude Casadesus
• Ensemble: Lille National Orchestra
• Running Time: 4 min. 25 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary