Romeo et Juliette

Composer: Gounod, Charles-Francois

Librettist/Text Author: Carre, Michel

Librettist/Text Author: Barbier, Jules

Conductor: Guadagno, Anton

Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

Chorus: Kuhn Mixed Choir

Chorus Master: Kuhn, Pavel

Capulet: Svab, Jan

Juliette: Gheorghiu, Angela

Laurent: Hendrych, Ales

Laurent: Lipnik, Daniel

Mercutio: Kriz, Vratislav

Mercutio: Novak, Pavel

Paris: Acquarone, Marcel

Paris: Harvanek, Zdenek

Romeo: Alagna, Roberto

Choreographer: Feore, Donna

Stage Director: Feore, Donna

Television Director: Sweete, Barbara Willis

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Venue: Dvorak's Hall, Prague

Playing Time: 01:12:48

Catalogue Number: MID13245510

Synopsis

Romeo et Juliette

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William Shakespeare's timeless tale of romance Romeo and Juliet came alive in a new way when Charles Gounod adapted it for the stage as an opera.

This unforgettable stage production features Roberto Alagna in the role of Romeo and Angela Gheorghiu in the role of his young love, Juliette, with conductor Anton Guadagno leading the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. If you missed it on the stage, don't pass up this opportunity to take one of the most memorable stage adaptations of Shakespeare home with this release that's sure to touch the romantic in everyone.