Gounod: Roméo et Juliette The Metropolitan Opera HD Live : Season 2 Episode 1
Not Rated PBS 2h 08m int(0)
Aired: December 15th, 2007 @ 7:00 PM EST on PBS
Gounod follows Shakespeare's story closely, with minor alterations to satisfy the needs of opera. The stage and scenery are filled with astronomical symbols to depict the tragedy of "star-crossed lovers" from two warring houses in Verona.