The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette
Synopsis
Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.
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Roméo et Juliette: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bartlett Sher, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bartlett Sher, Gary Halvorson
Jules Barbier
Charles Gounod
Department Leadership Roster
Bartlett Sher
Director
Charles Gounod
Original Music Composer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Catherine Zuber
Costume Design
Jules Barbier
Writer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette about?
Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette was directed by Bartlett Sher, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette includes Diana Damrau, Vittorio Grigolo, Elliot Madore, Mikhail Petrenko, Oren Gradus.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette was composed by Charles Gounod.