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
A Village Romeo and Juliet (Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe) - Frederick Delius
I Capuleti e i Montecchi (The Capulets and the Montagues) - Vincenzo Bellini
Information about the opera I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Vincenzo Bellini, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
The opera tells the story of Romeo and Juliet, but the libretto is based on Italian sources rather than Shakespeare's play.
Recommended recordings on CD
Luisi/Netrebko/Garanca (Deutsche Grammophon 477 803-1)
A studio recording made in conjunction with concert performances at the Vienna Konzerthaus, this is now the best version available.
Vienna Singakademie Chorus, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Fabio Luisi.
Cast: Anna Netrebko (Juliet), Elina Garanca (Romeo), Joseph Calleja (Tebaldo), Robert Gleadow (Lorenzo).
Deutsche Grammophon 477 803-1
Runnicles/Lloyd/Larmore (Teldec 21472)
Scottish Chamber Chorus, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Donald Runnicles, 7/1998.
Cast: Robert Lloyd (Juliet), Jennifer Larmore (Romeo), Hei-Kyung Hong (Tebaldo), Paul Groves (Lorenzo).
Teldec 21472