Gounod: Romeo et Juliette (1994)

09/16/1994 (GB) • Music • 2h 51m

Overview

Charles Mackerras teases the romantic beauty from Gounod's score, which has been widely admired since its first performance at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, in 1867. In this 1994 recording, the youthful Roberto Alagna as Roméo and Leontina Vaduva as the unattainable Juliette lead an excellent cast in this touching portrayal of impossible love, based on Shakespeare's play.

Gounod: Romeo et Juliette (1994)

09/16/1994 (GB) • 2h 51m

Music

Overview

Charles Mackerras teases the romantic beauty from Gounod's score, which has been widely admired since its first performance at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, in 1867. In this 1994 recording, the youthful Roberto Alagna as Roméo and Leontina Vaduva as the unattainable Juliette lead an excellent cast in this touching portrayal of impossible love, based on Shakespeare's play.

Top Billed Cast

Romeo

Leontina Vaduva

Juliette

François Le Roux

Mercutio

Paul Charles Clarke

Tybalt

Friar lawrence

Anna Maria Panzarella

Stephano

Charles Mackerras

Self - Conductor

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Self - Orchestra

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

opera

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