One master pays tribute to another: Berlioz translates Shakespeare into music, echoing the youthful passion and moral message of Romeo and Juliet. He transforms the story into a gigantic symphony, remaining true to Shakespeare, while creating something that magnifies the play and its meaning.
Mariinsky Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, Music Director and Conductor
Soloists from the Mariinsky Theater
Chorus of the Mariinsky Theater
Andrei Petrenko, Chorus Master
BERLIOZ
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Roméo et Juliette
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