In a new production of Gounod's version of Shakespeare's love story,
Franco-Sicilian tenor Roberto Alagna and Romanian soprano Leontina Vaduva play the star-crossed lovers. Nicolas Joel 's production, featuring designs by Carlo Tommasi , had its premiere last
November. With the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras.
Producer Stephany Marks ; television direction by Brian Large Stereo ..................................