Romeo Et Juliette

Shakespeare's tragedy of doomed young love receives a wonderful interpretation in Gounod's opera, combining all of the drama of the well-known story and the emotional and stirring music typical of the composer of Faust. Not presented by The Royal Opera for a decade, Nicolas Joel's production is revived with a fantastic cast conducted by French specialist Daniel Oren, and that has Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze/María Alejandres as the star-crossed lovers. The opera is especially famous for its love duets and for such sparkling numbers as Juliette's Act I waltz song, but the whole score is full of passion, melody and excitement. With the many ensembles, choruses and characters it is a wonderful showcase for the talents of the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.Sung in French with English surtitles. Booking From mardi, 26th octobre 2010 Booking Until mercredi, 17th novembre 2010 Evening Various Times Running Time 3 hours 45 minutes (two intervals)

VENUE DETAILS

Royal Opera House Bow Street London WC2E 9DD

Transport

Take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden Station, the Opera House is a 5 minute walk.