Opera League of Los Angeles Presents Seminar: Roméo et Juliette

Step back in time to Paris in 1867, a pivotal year that not only marked the city as the cultural epicenter of Europe but also a thriving hub for arts patronage under the glittering rule of Napoleon III. Within this golden age, Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette premiered at the Théâtre Lyrique, captivating audiences to the tune of 89 performances in its first year alone. This lecture will delve deep into the lush cultural landscape of the Secon...