[Machine Translation] [The masterpiece of French Grand Opera! Kaufman's "The Sorrows of Young Werther" has captivated the world! Not long after the success of "Lohengrin", Jonas Kaufmann returns to the stage to give an astounding performance of Massenet's romantic masterpiece "Werther"! His intelligent, exquisitely controlled and varied vocal palette is a perfect fit for this opera. The cast, including Kosch and Plasson, who is a master conductor, will present the definitive recording of "Werther"! Winner of the 2011 [49th] "Recording Academy Prize" in the special category of "Stage & Drama Work" Video Disc. [Performed by Jonas Kaufmann (tenor: Welter), Sophie Coche (mezzo-soprano: Charlotte), Ludovic Tezier (baritone: Albert), Anne-Catherine Gillet (soprano: Sophie), Hauts-de-Seine Children's Choir, Paris Opera Orchestra & Chorus, etc. Conductor: Michel Plasson