I Capuleti e i Montecchi

Synopsis

A Romeo and Juliet opera without the poetic balcony scene and with a woman singing the role of Romeo: Vincenzo Bellini’s reworking of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy is in many respects remarkable. Not least because the young composer presents in his opera “I Capuleti e i Montecchi” perhaps the most moving final scene of opera repertoire to date: Romeo and Juliet are both alive and conscious, allowing them to sing a duet before dying together. The Zurich Opera House has enlisted extraordinary and vivacious voices for the world’s most famous lovers: In the new Bellini production, American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato – in a class of her own – performs the role of Romeo. At her side as Romeo’s beloved Giulietta is the young Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska with an incredible acting and singing performance, making the audience hold ist breath during her subtle arias. Musical Director Fabio Luisi with the Philharmonia Zurich and Stage Director Christof Loy brought this poignant bel canto opera to stage in Zurich resulting in an utmost impressive TV experience.

Additional Info

• No: 9876
• Composer: Vincenzo Bellini
• Conductor: Fabio Luisi
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Zürich
• Artists: Joyce DiDonato, Olga Kulchynska, Alexei Botnarciuc, Benjamin Bernheim
• Production year: 2015
• Run time: 02:19:00
• Director: Stage Director: Christof Loy
• Producers: Accentus Music, SWR/ARTE
• Format: HDTV 16:9