Charles Gounod
Romeo and Juliet
complete
Charles Gounod
Romeo and Juliet
complete
- Instrumentation 13 Soloists, Choir and Orchestra
- Composer Charles Gounod
- Series Kalmus Oversized Score Library
- Lyricist Jules-Paul Barbier
- Edition Score
- Publisher Edwin F. Kalmus
- Order no. K-A302901OS
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Description:
Charles Gounod (1818-1893) completed the five-act opera Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) in 1867. With a libretto by Jules Barbier and Michael Carré, the opera tells the tragic story of Shakespeare's play with little deviation. The work is well-known for the series of four duets sung by the main characters and the waltz song Ah! Je veux vivre as sung by the soprano lead. It premiered on April 27, 1867 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, Adolphe Deloffre conducting. 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2(both dCrnt).3.0: Timp.Perc(2-4): Hp(2).Org: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Vocal Soli (13 roles: SAATTTBBBBBBB): Chorus. 11x14 oversized score.This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill. Please order from your favorite retailer.