Washington National Opera complimentary Ticket Offer for "Werther"
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I am writing to let you know of an opportunity Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 7:30pm to receive complimentary tickets to the Washington National Opera production of Werther.
Only first four (4) members get the tickets!
There is also a pre-performance lecture in the Opera House that evening at 6:15 in case any of you might be interested.
Audience Guidelines and Ticket Policy – This is a full-length performance and the program is about 2 hours and 30 minutes in length with (1) 20 minute intermission. The performance is most appropriate for audience members who are at least 12 years of age or older. Please refrain from bringing infants or very young children.
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Jules Massenet's WertherLibretto by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet, and Georges Hartmann
Adapted from a novel by Goethe
Original Production from Opera Australia owned by Opéra de Montréal
Love holds Werther captive, with only one means of escape.
One hundred twenty years after the opera's premiere, Werther is celebrated as one of Massenet's finest works, with a lush score of tragically beautiful music. The young poet Werther has fallen desperately in love with the beautiful Charlotte. When he discovers that she is honor-bound to marry Albert, he tries to stay away, but his passion draws him back to her. In despair, Werther decides the only way he can find peace is through death.
Italian tenor Francesco Meli makes his WNO debut as the lovelorn poet Werther, and is joined by mezzo-soprano Sonia Ganassi as Charlotte. Their recent performances of these roles in Italy garnered praise for their chemistry and abilities as singing actors. Chris Alexander directs and WNO favorite Emmanuel Villaume returns to conduct Massenet's masterpiece. Sets designed by Michael Yeargen for Opera Australia. Costumes designed by Barilà for Opéra de Montréal.
Performed in French with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.
The performance runs approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes, with one 20-minute intermissi