He came, he sang, he conquered! Rolando Villazón's Roméo wins Juliette's heart, and ours, with impassioned, refined singing of an emotionally and vocally demanding role.
Directed by Bartlett Sher, who telegenically captures the fantastic natural scenery of the famous Felsenreitschule, this first ever production of Gounod 's Roméo at the Salzburg Festival benefits from Québecois conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin's innate understanding.
Only 25 and film star beautiful, soprano Nino Machaidze embodies Juliette with unforced girlish charm, gorgeous tone and emotional heat.
ARTISTS:
- Roméo ROLANDO VILLAZÓN
- Juliette NINO MACHAIDZE
- Frère Laurent MIKHAIL PETRENKO
- Mercutio RUSSELL BRAUN
- Stéphano CORA BURGGRAAF
- Le Comte Capulet FALK STRUCKMANN
- Tybalt JUAN FRANCISCO GATELL
- Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
- Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg Yannick Nézet-Séguin
BONUS
- Introductions by Rolando Villazón
- Salzburg Impressions - Behind the Scenes of Roméo et Juliette
- Love and Death in Verona