Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
Overview
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.
Cast
Roberto Alagna
Romeo
Leontina Vaduva
Juliette
François Le Roux
Mercutio
Paul Charles Clarke
Tybalt
Robert Lloyd
Friar lawrence
Anna Maria Panzarella
Stephano
Charles Mackerras
Self - Conductor
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Self - Orchestra
