Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
“A stellar Roméo et Juliette from Salzburg!”
Synopsis
The sensational hit of Salzburg's 2008 festival season arrives on DVD! Starring tenor Rolando Villazón in a stunning performance, this was the must have ticket of the season. Soprano Nino Machaidze, only 25 years old, burst upon the Salzburg stage with an emotionally vulnerable and vocally spectacular performance. With movie star good looks and a large, warm voice, Machaidze wowed the press and audiences alike. Tony Award winner (South Pacific) Bartlett Sher directs this production of Gounod's classic opera. With sets by Michael Yeargan and costumes by Catherine Zuber, the visually vibrant production is sure to become the benchmark. Bonus materials includes "Salzburg Impressions--Behind the Scenes of Roméo et Juliette," "Love and Death in Verona" and Villazón giving an introduction to the opera.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bartlett Sher
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bartlett Sher
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Bartlett Sher
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What is Gounod: Romeo et Juliette about?
The sensational hit of Salzburg's 2008 festival season arrives on DVD! Starring tenor Rolando Villazón in a stunning performance, this was the must have ticket of the season. Soprano Nino Machaidze, only 25 years old, burst upon the Salzburg stage with an emotionally vulnerable and vocally spectacular performance. With movie star good looks and a large, warm voice, Machaidze wowed the press and audiences alike. Tony Award winner (South Pacific) Bartlett Sher directs this production of Gounod's classic opera. With sets by Michael Yeargan and costumes by Catherine Zuber, the visually vibrant production is sure to become the benchmark. Bonus materials includes "Salzburg Impressions--Behind the Scenes of Roméo et Juliette," "Love and Death in Verona" and Villazón giving an introduction to the opera.
Who directed Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was directed by Bartlett Sher.
Who stars in Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
The principal cast of Gounod: Romeo et Juliette includes Rolando Villazón, Nino Machaidze, Juan Francisco Gatell, Susanne Resmark, Russell Braun.
When was Gounod: Romeo et Juliette released and how long is it?
Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.