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My Favorite Opera: Massenet's Werther with Alfredo Kraus A documentary by Bernhard Sinkel

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In this superb documentary by Bernhard Sinkel, we have the opportunity to watch as one of opera's most beloved works comes to life courtesy of the late, great Spanish tenor Alfredo Kraus. Go behind the scenes at Teatro São Carlos in Lisbon as the magic of Massenet’s Werther is revealed! Come discover the many secrets of this timeless opera—inspired by Goethe’s novel—with some of the greatest operatic personalities of all time.

Cast

Paolo Trevisi | Stage director
Ferruccio Villagrossi | Stage design

Alfredo Kraus | Werther
Ileana Cotrubas | Charlotte
Elsa Saque | Sophie
Jorge Vaz de Carvalho | Albert
José de Freitas | Bailio

Chorus and orchestra of the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
Gianpaolo Sanzogno | Conductor

Details

Directed by:
- Bernhard Sinkel
Venue: Teatro Nacional de São Carlos (Lisbon, Portugal)
Production date: 1991
Duration: 57 min
Production: © VIDEAL / brilliant media

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