Romeo and Juliette (realised as a film)

Synopsis

Shakespeare’s lovers never looked and sounded as good as in this romantic film adaptation of Charles Gounod’s beloved opera Roméo et Juliette, starring one of classical music’s most popular and successful couples, Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu. A spectacular medieval castle and its surrounding countryside provide the breathtaking setting for this timeless tale of warring families and star-crossed lovers. Conductor Anton Guadagno leads the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra through the opera’s beautiful arias and duets in this fresh interpretation of Gounod’s masterwork.

Additional Info

• No: DCD094
• Composer: Charles Gounod
• Conductor: Anton Guadagno
• Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
• Artists: Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu
• Production year: 2002
• Run time: 01:13:00
• Director: Stage Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
• Format: HDTV 16:9