Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Joël
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- Gounod: Romeo et Juliette
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Joël
Jules Barbier
Charles Gounod
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Barbier
Writer
Nicolas Joël
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Gounod: Romeo et Juliette about?
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.
Who directed Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was directed by Nicolas Joël.
Who stars in Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
The principal cast of Gounod: Romeo et Juliette includes Roberto Alagna, Leontina Vaduva, François Le Roux, Paul Charles Clarke, Robert Lloyd.
When was Gounod: Romeo et Juliette released and how long is it?
Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was composed by Charles Gounod.
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.).