Roméo et Juliette

Roméo et Juliette is a French opera in five acts by Charles Gounod, first performed in Paris, on April 27, 1867, libretto by Jules Barbier et Michel Carré, after Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. One of Gounod's most successful works, it contains his most beautiful and melodious music. It is still regularly performed. 

Principal roles

 Juliette - soprano
 Roméo - tenor
 Frère Laurent - bass
 Mercutio - baritone
 Stephano - soprano
 Gertrude - mezzo-soprano
 Thybalt - tenor
 Capulet - baritone

Reference

 The Complete Dictionary of Opera & Operetta, James Anderson, Wings Books, 1993.

Category:1860s operas