Gounod - Romeo et Juliette
Synopsis
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
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Lawless
- Original Title
- Gounod - Romeo et Juliette
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Lawless
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Lawless
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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?
The principal cast of Gounod - Romeo et Juliette includes Aida Garifullina, Tara Erraught, Susanne Resmark, Saimir Pirgu, David Alegret.
When was Gounod - Romeo et Juliette released and how long is it?
Gounod - Romeo et Juliette was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gounod - Romeo et Juliette?
Gounod - Romeo et Juliette holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).