Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi July 21, 2012

Eglise Gutiérrez, soprano (Giulietta); Kate Aldrich, mezzo-soprano (Romeo); Leonardo Capalbo, tenor (Tebaldo); Jeffrey Beruan, bass (capellio); Benjamin Harris, bass-baritone (Lorenzo); Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Will Crutchfield, conductor and Director of Opera

Bellini's "I Capuleti ed i Montecchi" tells the Romeo and Juliet story - based on the same ancient Italian sources that Shakespeare used - in the gorgeous language of Italian bel canto. Late in life, Richard Wagner told how its yearning, passionate melodies had inspired him to create Tristan und Isolde.

This performance will be semi-staged and sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Just for Ticket holders: Prior to the performance there will be Pre-opera events beginning at 3:30pm. Please check the Caramoor website for further details.

Just for Opera: Ride the Caramoor Caravan round-trip from NYC; for more info, please phone the Caramoor Box Office: (914) 232-1252.

Pre-purchase your picnic or enjoy a treat from Great Performances®’ refreshment stands, which open at 2:00pm.

Official Website: http://www.caramoor.org/festival/opera