Massenet - Werther / Hadley · von Otter · Upshaw · Frémeau · Caton · Théruel · Ragon · Lyon Opera · Nagano

On this CD:

1. Werther, opera
Composed by Jules Massenet
Performed by Lyon National Opera Orchestra with Frederic Caton, Jean-Marie Fremeau, Jerry Hadley, Anne-Sofie von Otter, Gilles Ragon
Conducted by Kent Nagano

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
This is a worthy reading of one of Massenet's best scores, thoughtfully conducted by Kent Nagano. Anne Sofie von Otter combines intelligence and a beautiful voice with passion and conviction in the complicated character of Charlotte. Tenor Jerry Hadley is occasionally afflicted by a musical-theater tendency to croon but expresses most of the torments of the title role, while Dawn Upshaw makes a better-rounded character of Sophie than the average soubrette. --Sarah Bryan Miller

Massenet - Werther / Hadley · von Otter · Upshaw · Frémeau · Caton · Théruel · Ragon · Lyon Opera · Nagano, Music, Jules Massenet, Kent Nagano, Jerry Hadley, Anne Sofie von Otter, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Lyon, Dawn Upshaw, Frédéric Caton, Gérard Theruel, Gilles Ragon, Jean-Marie Frémeau, Classical, Classical Music, French Romantic Opera, Opera, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio, Opera/Operetta
Massenet - Werther / Hadley · von Otter · Upshaw · Frémeau · Caton · Théruel · Ragon · Lyon Opera · Nagano
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Compelling Recording of Very Emotional Opera
  • Doesn't get any better than this
 Massenet - Werther / Hadley · von Otter · Upshaw · Frémeau · Caton · Théruel · Ragon · Lyon Opera · Nagano
Jules Massenet , Kent Nagano , Jerry Hadley , Anne Sofie von Otter , Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Lyon , Dawn Upshaw , Frédéric Caton , Gérard Theruel , Gilles Ragon , and Jean-Marie Frémeau
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005E5C
Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

  1. Werther: Prelude
  2. Werther: Act 1 - 'Assez ! Assez !' (Le Bailli, les enfants)
  3. Werther: Act 1 - 'Bravo pour les enfants !' (Johann, Schmidt, les enfants, le Bailli, Sophie)
  4. Werther: Act 1 - 'Alors, c'est bien ici la maison du Bailli ?' (Werther)
  5. Werther: Act 1 - 'Jesus vient de naitre !' (Les enfants, Werther, Charlotte, le Bailli, Sophie)
  6. Werther: Act 1 - 'Arrivez-donc, Bruhlmann !' (Le Bailli, Bruhlmann, Kathchen, Charlotte, Werther, Sophie)
  7. Werther: Act 1 - 'Sophie !' (Albert, Sophie)
  8. Werther: Act 1 - 'Il faut nous separer' (Charlotte, Werther)
  9. Werther: Act 1 - 'Mais vous ne savez rien de moi' (Werther, Charlotte)
  10. Werther: Act 1 - 'Reve ! Extase ! Bonheur !' (Werther, Charlotte, le Bailli)
  11. Werther: Act 2 - 'Vivat Bacchus' (Johann, Schmidt)
  12. Werther: Act 2 - 'Trois mois ! Voici trois mois' (Albert, Charlotte)
  13. Werther: Act 2 - 'Un autre est son epoux !' (Werther, Schmidt, Johann)
  14. Werther: Act 2 - 'Au bonheur dont mon ame est pleine' (Albert, Werther)
  15. Werther: Act 2 - 'Frere, voyez !' (Sophie, Werther, Albert)
  16. Werther: Act 2 - 'Ai-je dit vari ?' (Werther, Charlotte)
  17. Werther: Act 2 - 'Oui, ce qu'elle m'ordonne' (Werther)
  18. Werther: Act 2 - 'Mais venez donc !' (Sophie, Werther, Charlotte, Albert)

Tracks:

  1. Werther: Act 3 - Prelude 'Werther! Werther!...' (Charlotte)
  2. Werther: Act 3 - 'Je vous ecris de ma petite chambre' (Charlotte)
  3. Werther: Act 3 - 'Bonjour, grande soeur!' (Sophie, Charlotte)
  4. Werther: Act 3 - 'Ah, le rire est beni' (Sophie, Charlotte)
  5. Werther: Act 3 - 'Va! Laisse couler mes larmes!' (Charlotte, Sophie)
  6. Werther: Act 3 - 'Ah! mon courage m'abandonne' (Charlotte)
  7. Werther: Act 3 - 'Oui, c'est moi!' (Werther, Charlotte)
  8. Werther: Act 3 - 'Pourquoi me reveiller' (Werther, Charlotte)
  9. Werther: Act 3 - 'Ah! Ah! Moi! Moi dans ses bras!' (Werther, Charlotte)
  10. Werther: Act 3 - 'Werther est de retour' (Albert, Charlotte)
  11. Werther: Act 4 - 1st tableau - Symphonie
  12. Werther: Act 4 - 2nd tableau - 'Werther!...Werther!...Rien!...' (Charlotte, Werther)
  13. Werther: Act 4 - 2nd tableau - 'Et moi, Werther, et moi, je t'aime' (Charlotte, Werther)
  14. Werther: Act 4 - 2nd tableau - 'Noel! Noel! Noel!' (Les enfants, Charlotte, Werther, Sophie)
  15. Werther: Act 4 - 2nd tableau - 'Ah! ses yeux se ferment...' (Charlotte, Werther, les enfants)

Amazon.com

This is a worthy reading of one of Massenet's best scores, thoughtfully conducted by Kent Nagano. Anne Sofie von Otter combines intelligence and a beautiful voice with passion and conviction in the complicated character of Charlotte. Tenor Jerry Hadley is occasionally afflicted by a musical-theater tendency to croon but expresses most of the torments of the title role, while Dawn Upshaw makes a better-rounded character of Sophie than the average soubrette. --Sarah Bryan Miller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Compelling Recording of Very Emotional Opera.......2001-03-26

This opera is very well composed. Music is from very sweet to very serious and tragic. Overall it is very moody and emotional music. This recording is compelling, depicting mood of each scene very well. In the final scene, where Werther is dying, there is a singing of innocent children outside from the scene. This seems a little odd to me. Madama Butterfly used a similar scene. Singing of Jerry Hadley, Anne Sophie von Otter, and Dawn Upshaw are outstanding. Kent Nagano's conducting is also excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better than this.......1999-12-09

If I could, I'd give this recording 10 stars. Anne Sofie von Otter and Jerry Hadley combine glorious singing with seething passion. The intensity of "Pourquoi me reveiller" would move a heart of stone. Dawn Upshaw's sweetly sung Charlotte is an added bonus. Nagano brings out every nuance in the score. Breathtaking and powerful. I love this recording. I don't see how the new set with Gheorghiu and Alagna could possibly compare.

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