Romeo et Juliette Opera - Charles Gounod
Gounod's opera of the Shakespeare play premiered in Paris on April 27, 1867. The libretto was created by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré. The items below have two versions of the opera - one with subtitles and one without. Other resources are the synopsis, libretto (in French and English side-by-side), and the original Shakespeare play. I include that here as most of have not read the bard's words since the third grade.
With English Subtitles
Version with English subtitles from Los Angeles area regional company, Mission Opera. Some of us may have attended perforances at this venue, the Sally Field Performing Arts Center in Sherman Oaks.
No Subtitles
Version without subtitles from Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet. Features Juan Diego Flores.
Synopsis
Synopsis for the Gounod opera.
Libretto
Full French / English libretto.
Je veux vivre!
Cuban-American soprano Lisette Oropesa "Je veux vivre!" from Act I.
Ah, lève-toi soleil!
French-Italian tenor Roberto Alagna sings "Ah, lève-toi, soleil" from Act II.
Amour, ranime mon courage
American soprano Nadine Sierra sings "Amour, ranime mon courage!" from Act IV.
Shakespeare Play
Text of original Shakespeare play.