Embark on a journey through time on October 20, 2023, for the musical event that brings history to life: Zingarelli: Romeo and Juliet at the Opéra Royal de Versailles. This unique performance links Napoleon's fervent love of Italian opera with today's Parisian audience.
Our modern streets will be transformed into a 19th-century stage, where the overriding artistic achievements of opera singers eclipse even the Emperor's military prowess. For Napoleon, only two exceptional talents could claim this privilege: castrato Girolamo Crescentini and contralto Giuseppina Grassini.
An epic love story revisited
Zingarelli's operaRomeo and Juliet was the workhorse of Crescentini and Grassini. The piece was first performed at La Scala in 1796 before arriving in Paris, where it was performed over and over again before a spellbound Napoleon.
Almost two centuries later, the show is back in the spotlight. Contralto Franco Fagioli and soprano Adèle Charvet take on the roles of Crescentini and Grassini, respectively. The duo breathe new life into this forgotten opera, which was a huge success in Europe for three decades.
Bel Canto at its best
Fagioli and Charvet's interpretations promise a night out of time, a tribute toNapoleon's opera. The thrill of resurrecting a historic opera combined with the richness of Zingarelli's Bel Cant o-all this at the Opéra Royal de Versailles, one of France's most prestigious heritage sites-providesan extremely enriching experience for all music lovers.
Fagioli and Charvet's interpretation offers a touch of the authentic heroism appreciated by Napoleon himself. Don't miss this opportunity to relive the grandeur of Italian opera and the triumph of Romeo and Juliet at the Opéra Royal de Versailles.
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 20th, 2023
Location
Palace of Versailles
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles
Prices
À partir de: €143
