Jules Massenet’s adaptation of Goethe’s The Sorrow’s of Young Werther. The opera begins when young Werther agrees to accompany the mayor’s daughter Charlotte to a local party. Werther falls in love with Charlotte at the party, but Charlotte is already engaged to a man named Albert. The drama continues as Werther struggles to maintain his friendly relationship with Charlotte and her husband, Albert, while suffering the pains of unrequited love, and living an inauthentic public life. Werther’s depression ultimately leads to suicide.
This new, intimate production is musically directed by Timothy Cheek, staged by Abbigail Coté, and features a new orchestration by Ian Farrington. 

Program
Werther
Composer: Jules MassenetLibrettists: Eduoard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
Arrangement: Ian Farrington
Stage Direction: Abbigail Coté
Music Direction: Timothy Cheek
Starring: Nicholas Cravens, Jesse Liang, Noah Rogers, Megan Warbutron, and Josh Thomas.Featuring: Amy Helms, Caitlyn Bogart, Ella Peters, Hannah Yan, Carson Arcuri
Instrumental ensemble performed by Jane Lee, Emily Ji, Terence Lo, Kimia Rafieian, and Timothy Cheek.
Assistant Coach: Kimia RafieianAssistant Director: Chun Yung Lee