Charles Gounod - Roméo et Juliette - Roberto Alagna & Angela Gheorghiu DVD

UPC: 4058407092612

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9
• Audio Options: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese
• Running Time: 73 minutes
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik, 2002

Overview

This cinematic adaptation of Charles Gounod’s opera Roméo et Juliette brings Shakespeare’s iconic lovers to life, with real-life opera couple Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu starring as Roméo and Juliette. Filmed in a stunning medieval castle and its scenic surroundings, this version breathes new life into the timeless story of love and tragedy. Directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and conducted by Anton Guadagno with the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, this production captures the passion of Gounod’s music and the dramatic tension of the story.

Featuring beloved arias and duets from the opera, the adaptation maintains the emotional depth of Gounod's masterpiece, enhanced by sweeping cinematography and the powerful performances of Alagna and Gheorghiu. This DVD offers a fresh interpretation of Roméo et Juliette, blending operatic excellence with cinematic storytelling.

Interesting Facts

• Stellar Cast: Real-life couple Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu, celebrated for their chemistry on and off stage, bring intense authenticity to the roles of Roméo and Juliette.
• Cinematic Setting: The medieval castle and surrounding countryside serve as a breathtaking backdrop, adding a layer of visual splendor to the classic tale.
• Director Barbara Willis Sweete: Known for her filmic approach to opera, Sweete's direction enhances the narrative flow of the opera, blending music and visuals in a cohesive storytelling experience.
• Orchestral Excellence: The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Anton Guadagno, performs Gounod’s score with sensitivity and grandeur, supported by Kühn's Mixed Choir for choral sections.

Cast and Crew

• Roméo: Roberto Alagna
• Juliette: Angela Gheorghiu
• Mercutio: Pavel Novák (played), Vratislav Kříž (sung)
• Capulet: Jan Šváb (played), Aleš Hendrych (sung)
• Frère Laurent: Daniel Lipnik (played), František Zahradníček (sung)
• Paris: Marcel Acquarone (played), Zdeněk Harvánek (sung)
• Chorus: Members of the Czech National Opera, sung by Kühn's Mixed Choir
• Conductor: Anton Guadagno
• Chorus Master: Pavel Kühn
• Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
• Producer: Chris Hunt

Publishers

Arthaus Musik, 2002

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