Love and Other Drugs: Gounod's Roméo et Juliette
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of Gounod's 'poison aria' in Roméo et Juliette and its challenges in performances.
Gounod’s “poison aria” is so difficult, it’s often cut from productions. But it’s a pivotal moment in the opera — and a testament to Juliette’s courage.
Topics covered
- Gounod
- Roméo et Juliette
- opera
- poison aria
- Juliette's courage
Keywords
- opera production
- music analysis
- character development
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Love and Other Drugs, Roméo et Juliette
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