Gounod - Romeo et Juliette (2023)
Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time. In Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona “Saimir Pirgu and Aida Garifullina mesmerize as the tragic lovers” (Euronews). Charles Gounod is one of the great representatives of French lyric drama and due to his famous aria “Je veux vivre”, ravishing melodies, magical duets and the unique ballet scene in Act IV, Roméo et Juliette continues to gain much popularity. This production by Stephen Lawless once again demonstrates the abundance of ideas that Shakespeare’s legendary tale is able to inspire, even in the 21st century. In addition to the lavish stage sets and the carefully chosen costumes and props, the production captivates the audience thanks to its refined dramaturgical logic
Cast
- Aida Garifullina - Juliette
- Tara Erraught - Stéphano
- Susanne Resmark - Gertrude
- Saimir Pirgu - Roméo
- David Alegret - Tybalt
- Beñat Egiarte - Benvolio
- Gabriel Bermúdez - Mercutio
- Isaac Galán - Pâris
- Germán Olvera - Grégorio
- Rubén Amoretti - Capulete
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gounod - Romeo et Juliette about?
- Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time. In Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona “Saimir Pirgu and Aida Garifullina mesmerize as the tragic lovers” (Euronews). Charles Gounod is one of the great representatives of French lyric drama and due to his famous aria “Je veux vivre”, ravishing melodies, magical duets and the unique ballet scene in Act IV, Roméo et Juliette continues to gain much popularity. This production by Stephen Lawless once again demonstrates the abundance of ideas that Shakespeare’s legendary tale is able to inspire, even in the 21st century. In addition to the lavish stage sets and the carefully chosen costumes and props, the production captivates the audience thanks to its refined dramaturgical logic
- Who directed Gounod - Romeo et Juliette?
- Gounod - Romeo et Juliette was directed by Stephen Lawless.
- Who stars in Gounod - Romeo et Juliette?
- Gounod - Romeo et Juliette stars Aida Garifullina, Tara Erraught, Susanne Resmark, Saimir Pirgu, David Alegret, Beñat Egiarte.
- How long is Gounod - Romeo et Juliette?
- Gounod - Romeo et Juliette has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Gounod - Romeo et Juliette?
- Gounod - Romeo et Juliette is a Music film.