Monday 04 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Tuesday 05 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Thursday 07 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Friday 08 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Sunday 10 May 2026 | 17:00 |
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Thursday 14 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Saturday 16 May 2026 | 19:00 |
Sunday 17 May 2026 | 18:00 |
Massenet, Jules (1842-1912) | Werther |
Gran Teatre del Liceu | |||
Henrik Nánási | Conductor | ||
Christof Loy | Director | ||
Johannes Leiacker | Set Designer | ||
Robby Duiveman | Costume Designer | ||
Roland Edrich | Lighting Designer | ||
Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatre del Liceu | |||
Cor Vivaldi-Petits Cantors de Catalunya | |||
Romain Dumas | Assistant conductor | ||
Pilar Paredes | Choirmaster / chorus director | ||
Xabier Anduaga | Tenor | Werther | 2026 May 04, 07, 10, 14, 17 |
Matthew Polenzani | Tenor | Werther | |
Kristina Stanek | Mezzo-soprano | Charlotte | 2026 May 04, 07, 10, 14, 17 |
Elmina Hasan | Mezzo-soprano | Charlotte | |
Sofía Esparza | Soprano | Sophie | 2026 May 04, 07, 10, 14, 17 |
Leonor Bonilla | Soprano | Sophie | |
David Oller | Baritone | Albert | 2026 May 04, 07, 10, 14, 17 |
Carlos Daza | Baritone | Albert | |
Carlos Chausson | Baritone | Le Bailli | |
Josep Fadó | Tenor | Schmidt | |
Enric Martinez-Castignani | Baritone | Johann | |
Anna Tobella | Mezzo-soprano | Käthchen | |
Cristofol Romaguera | Baritone | Brühlmann |
Werther is a poignant opera based on Goethe’s 1774 novel, portraying the tragic passion of a young man consumed by unrequited love. Set in the 1950s, Christof Loy’s production, originating from La Scala and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, delves into the psychological depth of the characters. The stage is dominated by a large horizontal wall, symbolising the divide between Werther’s yearning and Charlotte’s constrained affection. The opera features a delicate orchestral backdrop, with Henrik Nánási conducting the Orchestra of The Liceu Opera House. Xabier Anduaga and Matthew Polenzani alternate in the role of Werther, while Charlotte is portrayed by Isabel Leonard and Elina Garanča. This production offers an intimate exploration of love, longing, and societal constraints.