Emily Pogorelc stars as Juliette in Gounod’s romantic masterpiece Roméo et Juliette, conducted by Giampaolo Bisanti and directed by Barbara Wysocka. This beloved opera brings Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy to life with soaring melodies, passionate duets, and the unforgettable “Je veux vivre.”

In this vivid production, Juliette’s youthful spirit and doomed love for Roméo unfold against a world of family conflict and fate. Pogorelc’s acclaimed portrayal has been praised for its vocal brilliance, dramatic sincerity, and captivating stage presence.

Creative Team
Musikalische Leitung: Giampaolo Bisanti
Inszenierung: Barbara Wysocka
Bühne: Barbara Hanicka
Kostüme: Julia Kornacka
Licht: Fabio Antoci
Video: Barbara Wysocka
Chor: Jan Hoffmann
Dramaturgie: Benedikt Stampfli

Cast
Juliette – Emily Pogorelc
Roméo – Bekhzod Davronov
Tybalt – James Ley
Capulet – Oleksandr Pushniak
Mercutio – Anton Beliaev
Stéphano – Valerie Eickhoff
Benvolio – Jin Yu
Frère Laurent – Peter Kellner
Gertrude – Michal Doron
Grégorio – David Roy
Le Duc de Vérone – Tilmann Rönnebeck

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden