Emily Pogorelc

Juliette in Roméo et Juliette at Semperoper Dresden
2026-07-01 19:00, 2026-07-05 19:00, 2026-07-08 19:00, 2026-07-11 19:00 UTC | Semperoper Dresden, Schinkelwache Theaterplatz 2, Dresden, 01067, Germany
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 TeamMusikalische Leitung: Giampaolo BisantiInszenierung: Barbara WysockaBühne: Barbara HanickaKostüme: Julia KornackaLicht: Fabio AntociVideo: Barbara WysockaChor: Jan HoffmannDramaturgie: Benedikt Stampfli
CastJuliette – Emily PogorelcRoméo – Bekhzod DavronovTybalt – James LeyCapulet – Oleksandr PushniakMercutio – Anton BeliaevStéphano – Valerie EickhoffBenvolio – Jin YuFrère Laurent – Peter KellnerGertrude – Michal DoronGrégorio – David RoyLe Duc de Vérone – Tilmann Rönnebeck
Sächsischer Staatsopernchor DresdenSächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
