Gounod: Romeo et Juliette 29 years old

Charles Mackerras teases the romantic beauty from Gounod's score, which has been widely admired since its first performance at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, in 1867. In this 1994 recording, the youthful Roberto Alagna as Roméo and Leontina Vaduva as the unattainable Juliette lead an excellent cast in this touching portrayal of impossible love, based on Shakespeare's play.

Credits

Gounod: Romeo et Juliette Cast

Name	Character
Roberto Alagna He was 31, now 60 years old	as Romeo
Charles Mackerras He was 68, 84 years old when he died	as Conductor
Robert Lloyd He was 54, now 84 years old	as Friar lawrence

Gounod: Romeo et Juliette Crew

Name	Department
Charles Gounod as Music. He was 176 (75) years old when He died	Sound
Jules Barbier as Writer. He was 169 (75) years old when He died	Writing
Charles Mackerras as Conductor. He was 68 (84) years old when He died	Sound