Jonas Kaufmann, Massenet: Werther (2 DVD)Internationally acclaimed tenor Jonas Kaufmann triumphs as the lovelorn young poet in Massenet`s great Romantic opera. A superb French supporting cast, led by Sophie Koch as his beloved Charlotte, is conducted by the legendary French maestro Michel Plasson, bringing to life this dramatically truthful period production by celebrated film director, Benoit Jacquot, whose intention was to make it impossible not to believe what the singers are expressing. Werther - Jonas Kaufmann Charlotte - Sophie Koch Albert - Ludovic Tezier Sophie - Anne-Catherine Gillet Le Bailli - Alain Vernhes Schmidt - Andreas Jaggi Johann - Christian Treguier Bruhlmann - Alexandre Duhamel Kathchen - Olivia Doray Orchestre de ГОрerа national de Paris Musical Director Philippe Jordan Maitrise de Hauts-de-Seine — Choeur denfants de ГОрёга national de Paris Musical Direction Michel Plasson
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