Cast Finalized For Angela Gheorghiu "Werther" Debut In Vienna

Gheorghiu in Vienna rehearsal for Werther
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As Angela Gheorghiu prepares to take on the mezzo-soprano repertoire role of Charlotte at Wiener Staatsoper, the company has been busy scrambling to change tenors for the production. It can be announced the cast will appear as follows:

Charlotte: Angela Gheorghiu

Werther: Jean-Francois Borras

Albert: Ludovic Tézier

Le Bailli: Alfred Šramek

Sophie: Daniela Fally

Schmidt: Benedikt Kobel

Johann: Hans Peter Kammerer

The performances featuring Ms. Gheorghiu begin tomorrow, March 5, with further engagements on March 9 and 13. Tickets are available here. See more images from music rehearsals and stagings in Vienna by clicking here.

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