Gounod
Roméo et Juliette
No Roméo could possibly resist Mirella Freni’s enchanting combination of appealing innocence and impulsiveness as Juliette. Her warm lyric voice glided over Juliette’s phrases with a naturalness that brought the character to stunning life. Nicolai Gedda’s Roméo was sensitive, ardent, and as stylish as they come. Together Freni and Gedda showed a new generation of operagoers why Gounod’s opera is as enjoyable and heartbreaking as Shakespeare’s play. John Macurdy is the helpful Friar Lawrence.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Apr 13, 1968
Composer
Charles Gounod
Librettist
Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Run Time
2 HRS 37 MIN
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet