Details
The tragic tale of the star-crossed lover Romeo and Juliet unfolds in Bellini's operatic version which draws on both Shakespeare and his original source material. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time 2 hours 55 minutes. Supported (2001) by The Drogheda Circle.
Cast/Performers
Sonia Ganassi (Romeo),
Elena Kelessedi (Guiletta),
Eldar Aliev (Capelio),
Graeme Broadbent (Capelio),
Tito Beltran (Tebaldo),
Lorenzo Regazzo (Lorenzo)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Vencenzo BelliniLyrics:
Felice Romani (after Matteo Bandello and Luigi Sceola and William Shakespeare)
Conductor:
Bruno CampanellaOther:
Pier-Luigi Pizzi (Original Production)
Design:
Pier-Luigi PizziLighting:
John Charlton