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Gounod: Roméo et Juliette from Teatre del Liceu

Grand Teatre del Liceu presents a brilliant rendition of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet with Saimir Pirgu and Aida Garifullina in the main roles.

Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time. In Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona "Saimir Pirgu and Aida Garifullina mesmerise as the tragic lovers.“ (Euronews) Charles Gounod is one of the great representatives of French lyric drama and due to his famous aria “Je veux vivre,” ravishing melodies, magical duets and the unique ballet scene in Act IV, Roméo et Juliette continues to gain much popularity. This production by Stephen Lawless once again demonstrates the abundance of ideas that Shakespeare’s legendary tale is able to inspire, even in the 21st century. In addition to the lavish stage sets and the carefully chosen costumes and props, the production captivates the audience thanks to its refined dramaturgical logic: “Lawless successfully creates a dignified and logical background to the ongoing story […].” (Metropolitan Barcelona)

Original title Gounod: Roméo et Juliette from Grand Teatre del Liceu
Genre Opera
Recording location Gran Teatre Del Liceu, 2018
Duration 150 mins
Production Company A co-production of Gran Teatre del Liceu, Les Films Jack Fébus, Kalison and Mezzo also with Centre National du Cinéma et de l‘image animée
Composer Charles Gounod
Orchestra / Band Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Conductor Josep Pons
Choir Chorus of the Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Chorus Master Conxita Garcia
Stage Director Stephen Lawless
Aida Garifullina, Saimir Pirgu, David Alegret, Tara Erraught, Gabriel Bermudez