Gounod: Romeo et Juliette

Synopsis

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.

Director

Nicolas Joël

Written by

Jules Barbier

Music

Charles Gounod

Studio

Royal Opera House

Released

16 September 1994

Genres

Music