The Sir Colin Davis studio recording of Jules Massenet's opera Werther is widely considered one of the greatest and most moving interpretations of the work ever committed to disc. Recorded in February 1980 at All Saints' Church in Tooting, London, it was released to critical acclaim by Philips Classics in 1981. OVERWIEW OF THE RECORDING - Conductor: Sir Colin Davis - Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - Runtime: Approximately 130 minutes (spread across 2 CDs or 3 LPs) - Primary Label: Originally Philips Classics (later reissued under Decca Classics) THE PRINCIPAL CAST The production benefited immensely from the fact that the primary cast members had previously performed the opera together live on stage at Covent Garden: - Werther (Tenor): José Carreras, who delivers an intensely passionate, poetic, and vulnerable performance at the peak of his vocal powers. - Charlotte (Mezzo-Soprano): Frederica von Stade, whose portrayal is legendary for its deep pathos, e