A GHEORGHIU & R ALAGNA - Balcony scene - Roméo et Juliette

[BubblesNKM]

This makes me want to learn French :]

[fabricio2973]

I saw them at the met in the late 90's they both were great. Agree Roberto is one of the greatest Romeos.

[pillangostar100]

I think they are perfect for this role.

[scifisci]

does anyone know if the entire performance is available? alagna is such a superb romeo and gheorghiu's juliette is very touching!

[theblacksister]

I think so. Check Amazon.

[SonyaNatalia]

Not bad, but I have trouble watching opera singers play Romeo and Juliet. They never look right for the characters.

[JuliaDarling]

Yeah! I know a lot of people are going to hate me for saying this, but even though they have beautiful voices, I just don't believe them because of how old they are... I'd like to see them cast some young 20-year- olds in these roles. I mean, I know opera is really all about the beautiful singing. But maybe it would be even more beautiful if the audience was taken on a journey, too! Right? :)

[katesinger]

mmm except two 20 yr old singers would not be able to sustain such demanding roles vocally. in fact it would inhibit their development. i totally agree with you. but in opera its as much about the audience's imagination as it is about being true to the character.

[sprayberryjoy]

yeah, true... thats the toughest thing about this opera, I think =)

...except very few 20 year olds have the maturity in their sound to make it sound THIS amazing

=)

[corellithebest]

I think they are really physically convincing, part from wonderful interpretation. Anyway, Romeo and Juliette (Giulietta) are supposed to be fourteen or so, and I assure you you'll never find opera singers of that age that are mature enough to perform on operatic stage! Anyway, they look so youthful here!

[moiselechat]

Roberto is great . The best of the best to day .

[corellithebest]

They both are GORGEOUS, as always. His French is excellent because he was born and grew up

in Paris, although from Italian parents, as I read somewhere.And her French is not bad at all. I can't understand why so many people here hate her French. Anyway, they are perfectly CREDIBLE as two young people (almost children) in love, because Roberto and Angela are married in real life, I know that.

[srdonjuan8]

Have any of you heard Corelli singing this? I know his diction is horrendous, but his voice and interpretation is simply incredible. Alagna sounds too feeble for me..even with his "clearer then water" diction. What good is it if you can't hear him?

Why aren't there more of this aria on youtube????

[dejpepito]

Her French is just horrendous! She's botching up the language. grrrrrr.....

[lapinroyal]

Too bad Jiujiu85, if you could understand french to better appreciate Alagna diction...clearer than water. One of the best Romeo! (she also as amazing!) Love this couple!

[elohssa2005]

this is some great singing by two great artists.

[babajaga39]

well, i can understand you, jiujiu85...

[jiujiu85]

ohhh...can't understand a word but still love it! *_* I want to be his juliette.. *_* :P

[Scarpios]

uhhmmm, I want to be her Romeo.. :)