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2002 Certificate Ex
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Charles Gounod's epic opera, Romeo and Juliet, was premiered in 1867. It was rapturously received and became one of his most popular stage works. For an updated, filmed version, director Barbara Willis Sweete opened up the stage version and decided to film at a picturesque royal castle in the Czech Republic. In the lead roles, .. Read more

Starring Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orch
Director Barbara Willis Sweete
Genres Music/Musical

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Romeo And Juliet - Charles Gounod

Charles Gounod's epic opera, Romeo and Juliet, was premiered in 1867. It was rapturously received and became one of his most popular stage works. For an updated, filmed version, director Barbara Willis Sweete opened up the stage version and decided to film at a picturesque royal castle in the Czech Republic. In the lead roles, Sweete cast the opera world's most famous husband-and-wife team Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna, who triumphed in the roles at the New York Met when they were newlyweds.

Starring Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orch
Director Barbara Willis Sweete
Studio ARTHAUS MUSIK
Run time DVD: 1 hr 30 mins
Certificate Certificate Ex
Genres Music/Musical
Language DVD: French
Subtitles DVD: English, French, German, Spanish
Released DVD: 03 Mar 2003
Production year: 2002
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    This is very faithful to Shakespeare but though there is some enjoyable music, especially the first solo by Juliet, somehow this opera doesn't really grab ... more

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    This is very faithful to Shakespeare but though there is some enjoyable music, especially the first solo by Juliet, somehow this opera doesn't really grab ... more

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