I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Synopsis
This is the version of I Capuleti e i Montecchi made for La Scala, where it was first staged on 26th December 1830, featuring two female voices in the roles of Romeo and Juliet. This opera is usually performed with a tenor as Romeo, but at La Scala Bellini found a different singing troupe which obliged him to cast not the en travesti warrior of Rossinian manner (like Tancredi, Arsace, Malcolm) but a wholly female Romeo, ardent and authoritative yet at the same time languid, sensual and soft. The choice of this Capuleti at the 2005 Martina Franca Festival was also dictated by the availability of Patrizia Ciofi. This great specialist of romantic belcanto had never been offered the role of Giulietta in Capuleti, a role which is absolutely ideal for her vocal talents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Scalfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Felice Romani
- Original Title
- I Capuleti e i Montecchi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Scalfi
Felice Romani
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Scalfi
Director
Felice Romani
Writer
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What is I Capuleti e i Montecchi about?
This is the version of I Capuleti e i Montecchi made for La Scala, where it was first staged on 26th December 1830, featuring two female voices in the roles of Romeo and Juliet. This opera is usually performed with a tenor as Romeo, but at La Scala Bellini found a different singing troupe which obliged him to cast not the en travesti warrior of Rossinian manner (like Tancredi, Arsace, Malcolm) but a wholly female Romeo, ardent and authoritative yet at the same time languid, sensual and soft. The choice of this Capuleti at the 2005 Martina Franca Festival was also dictated by the availability of Patrizia Ciofi. This great specialist of romantic belcanto had never been offered the role of Giulietta in Capuleti, a role which is absolutely ideal for her vocal talents.
Who directed I Capuleti e i Montecchi?
I Capuleti e i Montecchi was directed by Marco Scalfi.
Who stars in I Capuleti e i Montecchi?
The principal cast of I Capuleti e i Montecchi includes Patrizia Ciofi, Clara Polito, Danilo Formaggia, Federico Sacchi, Nicola Amodio.
When was I Capuleti e i Montecchi released and how long is it?
I Capuleti e i Montecchi was released in 2006 with a total runtime of Unknown.