GIULIETTA E ROMEO
In a Verona divided by family feuds, Zingarelli's Giulietta e Romeo tells the tale of two young lovers torn apart by circumstance. First performed in 1796, this opera, a favourite of Napoleon I, is directed by Gilles Rico, with sets by Roland Fontaine, costumes by Christian Lacroix, and conducted by Stefan Plewniak.
ZINGARELLI - GiulietTa e Romeo
An opera in three acts to a libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa, premièred at La Scala in Milan in 1796.
Franco Fagioli · Adèle Charvet · Krystian Adam · Valentino Buzza · Nicolò Balducci · Florie Valiquette
Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Stefan Plewniak, conductor
Gilles Rico, director
Roland Fontaine, sets
Christian Lacroix, costumes
Bertrand Couderc, lighting
In an intrigue-filled Verona, Giulietta and her beloved Romeo struggle to live out their love in the face of conflicts between their families… Inspired by Luigi Da Porto’s original 16th-century novella, Niccoló Antonio Zingarelli breathed new life into this iconic tale : from its premiere in 1796, this flamboyant opera seria became Napoleon I’s favourite opera. Gilles Rico chooses to set the play at the dawn of the 19th century, and skilfully stages the torments of the two young heroes, torn between their family duty and the violent passion that seizes them, all underlined by Roland Fontaine’s grandiose sets and Christian Lacroix’s splendid costumes.
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- Genre Opera in staged version
- Period 18th century
- Collection Opéra italien
- pieces Giulietta e Romeo
- Composer Zingarelli
- Musical Ensemble Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
- Conductor Stefan Plewniak
- Duration 2'02''00
ZINGARELLI - GiulietTa e Romeo
An opera in three acts to a libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa, premièred at La Scala in Milan in 1796.
Franco Fagioli · Adèle Charvet · Krystian Adam · Valentino Buzza · Nicolò Balducci · Florie Valiquette
Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Stefan Plewniak, conductor
Gilles Rico, director
Roland Fontaine, sets
Christian Lacroix, costumes
Bertrand Couderc, lighting
In an intrigue-filled Verona, Giulietta and her beloved Romeo struggle to live out their love in the face of conflicts between their families… Inspired by Luigi Da Porto’s original 16th-century novella, Niccoló Antonio Zingarelli breathed new life into this iconic tale : from its premiere in 1796, this flamboyant opera seria became Napoleon I’s favourite opera. Gilles Rico chooses to set the play at the dawn of the 19th century, and skilfully stages the torments of the two young heroes, torn between their family duty and the violent passion that seizes them, all underlined by Roland Fontaine’s grandiose sets and Christian Lacroix’s splendid costumes.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Opera in staged version
- Period 18th century
- Collection Opéra italien
- pieces Giulietta e Romeo
- Composer Zingarelli
- Musical Ensemble Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
- Conductor Stefan Plewniak
- Duration 2'02''00
