Romeo and Juliet
Other operas based on the story of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet:
Giulietta e Romeo - Nicola Vaccai
Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) - Charles Gounod
Giulietta e Romeo - Riccardo Zandonai
I Capuleti e i Montecchi (The Capulets and the Montagues) - Vincenzo Bellini
A Village Romeo and Juliet (Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe) - Frederick Delius
Information about the opera A Village Romeo and Juliet by Frederick Delius, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
A neglected masterpiece, at its centre a series of charming duets between the lovers, accompanied by richly romantic music.
Recommended recordings on CD
Seibel/Reimer/Russ (CPO 999 328-2)
Kiel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Klauspeter Seibel.
Cast: Eva-Christine Reimer (Manz), Karsten Russ (Marti), Klaus Wallprecht (Sali as a child).
CPO 999 328-2
Davies/Luxon/Mangin (EMI Classics 7243 5 75785-2)
A welcome reissue of this excellent recording, with an outstanding cast.
John Alldis Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Meredith Davies, 1972.
Cast: Benjamin Luxon (Manz), Noel Mangin (Marti), Corin Manley (Sali as a child), Wendy Eathorne (Vreli as a child), Robert Tear (Sali), Elizabeth Harwood (Vreli).
EMI Classics 7243 5 75785-2