I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Synopsis
The story of Romeo and Juliet, who pay for their passion with their lives, has been interpreted in the widest variety of literary and musical genres ever since the Renaissance. Vincenzo Bellini's much too rarely staged Romeo and Juliet opera, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, is far removed from Shakespeare's version: rather than telling the story of a tenderly burgeoning love, the piece is an account of the last 24 hours in the two young people's lives. The underlying mood of the piece is thus one of melancholy - which then develops into a catastrophic maelstrom. The première of the thrilling Zurich production of this bel canto gem, directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Fabio Luisi, was enthusiastically received by critics and audiences alike. The two protagonists also met with acclaim: experience world star Joyce DiDonato in the trouser role of Romeo, with the young Ukrainia soprano Olga Kulchynska at her side as Giulietta.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christof Loy
- Screenplay & Story
- Felice Romani
- Original Score
- Vincenzo Bellini
- Original Title
- I Capuleti e i Montecchi
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Opernhaus Zürich
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christof Loy
Felice Romani
Vincenzo Bellini
Department Leadership Roster
Vincenzo Bellini
Original Music Composer
Christof Loy
Director
Felice Romani
Writer
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What is I Capuleti e i Montecchi about?
The story of Romeo and Juliet, who pay for their passion with their lives, has been interpreted in the widest variety of literary and musical genres ever since the Renaissance. Vincenzo Bellini's much too rarely staged Romeo and Juliet opera, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, is far removed from Shakespeare's version: rather than telling the story of a tenderly burgeoning love, the piece is an account of the last 24 hours in the two young people's lives. The underlying mood of the piece is thus one of melancholy - which then develops into a catastrophic maelstrom. The première of the thrilling Zurich production of this bel canto gem, directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Fabio Luisi, was enthusiastically received by critics and audiences alike. The two protagonists also met with acclaim: experience world star Joyce DiDonato in the trouser role of Romeo, with the young Ukrainia soprano Olga Kulchynska at her side as Giulietta.
Who directed I Capuleti e i Montecchi?
I Capuleti e i Montecchi was directed by Christof Loy.
Who stars in I Capuleti e i Montecchi?
The principal cast of I Capuleti e i Montecchi includes Joyce DiDonato, Olga Kulchynska, Benjamin Bernheim, Roberto Lorenzi, Alexei Botnarciuc.
When was I Capuleti e i Montecchi released and how long is it?
I Capuleti e i Montecchi was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for I Capuleti e i Montecchi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Capuleti e i Montecchi was composed by Vincenzo Bellini.