As part of the Monegasque National Day, "Roméo et Juliette" by Charles Gounod with Paolo Fanale, Carine Séchaye, Lionel Lhote, Xavier Rouillon, Anne-Catherine Gillet, Marcel Vanaud, Christine Solhosse, Christophe Berry, Gianfranco Montresor, Julien Veronèse, Jean Teitgen, Philippe Rouillon and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra with the chorus of the Monte-Carlo Opera conducted by Laurent Campellone, organised by the Monte-Carlo OperaSunday 16 November, at 3 pm and Saturday 22 November, at 8 pm Grimaldi Forum Monaco
26 Aug
"Romeo and Juliet" in Monaco for the Monegasque National Day
Gounod's adaptation of Shakespeare's play will be performed at the Grimaldi Forum from 16 to 22 November 2014
Created in 1867, "Romeo and Juliet" ("Roméo et Juliette") was Gounod's first undisputed theatrical success and the high point of his career.
His later productions did not enjoy such immediate success. Although his three major operas ("Faust," "Mireille" and "Roméo et Juliette") have since been performed on some of the most renowned stages, it must be remembered that they were composed for the Théâtre Lyrique, a creative, although lesser known, Parisian theatre.
"Romeo and Juliet" is unique in the history of opera, as it includes no less than four love duets. This special emotional bond between the two protagonists, cleverly woven by faithful librettists Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, make Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" the best adaptation of Shakespeare's play; in any case, it is the most vibrant and the most likely to reach out to a modern audience.
Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Sunday 16 November 2014 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday 19 November 2014 – 8 p.m. (by invitation from the Palace)
Saturday 22 November – 8 p.m.
www.opera.mc
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24 Oct
Romeo and Juliet at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Charles Gounod's opera will be performed from 16 to 22 November 2014 in connection with the Monegasque National Day
First performed in 1867, Romeo and Juliet (French title Roméo et Juliette) was Gounod's first uncontested major theatre success and the high point of his career.
Gounod's Romeo and Juliet remains the best adaptation of Shakespeare's play; in any case, it is the most vibrant and the most likely to reach out to modern audiences.
Sunday 16 November at 3 p.m.
Wednesday 19 November at 8 p.m. (National Day, by invitation)
Saturday 22 November at 8 p.m.
www.http://www.grimaldiforum.com
www.opera.mc
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