Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
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.
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Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 16, 1994
Runtime
2h 51m
Genres
Music
User Score
70%
Original Title
Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
Production Companies
Royal Opera House
Director
Nicolas Joël
Description
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.