Gounod: Romeo et Juliette (1994)
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
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Roberto Alagna as Romeo |
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Leontina Vaduva as Juliette |
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François Le Roux as Mercutio |
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Paul Charles Clarke as Tybalt |
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Robert Lloyd as Friar lawrence |
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Anna Maria Panzarella as Stephano |
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Charles Mackerras as Self - Conductor |
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House as Self - Orchestra |
| Writing | Jules Barbier | Writer |
| Sound | Charles Gounod | Music |
| Sound | Charles Mackerras | Conductor |
| Directing | Nicolas Joël | Director |
