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Roméo et Juliette Operalogue Opera Preview Director of Music Duane Skrabalak gives a humorous overview of the plot of Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod... and accompanies singers from the May, 2007 Tri-Cities Opera production (89 minutes) Click above to listen as Duane Skrabalak accompanies cast members of the upcoming production in excerpts from the opera, along with a description of the plot. The Operalogue is usually broadcast at 8pm on the Tuesday evening preceding opening night on WSKG Radio.

Some detail about the opera in question:

Roméo et Juliette
by Charles Gounod

Tri-Cities Opera

Sung in French with English Operatitles

8pm Friday, May 4
8pm Saturday, May 5
3pm Sunday, May 6

The Forum
236 Washington Street
Binghamton, NY

Ticket information: For ticket information contact:
Dave Cottrell, Box Office Manager,
607-772-0400
or e-mail: boxoffice@tricitiesopera.com

Shakespeare's ultimate tale of warring families and star-crossed lovers is set to some of the most lush and sensuous music in all of opera. Desire, murder, a secret marriage, and a joyful reunion turn to horror when Romeo and Juliette realize too late the tragic consequenses of their actions.