Grand young opera

Stars and technology for the MTV generation | Terry Yount

Opera's hottest property these days comes in the form of a pair of newlyweds performing Gounod's Romeo and Juliet together. They are not only young and talented, they even look like one would imagine the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare's tragic play. EMI signed Roberto Alagna for exclusive recording rights a few years back when he was appearing on the horizon. Now, it has him in what is arguably his best role (he also does Verdi tenors). His wife, Angela Gheorghiu, whose debut as Violetta in La Traviata in 1994 sent critics raving, is a rising star in her own right.

What is unique about this newest EMI release is the interactive CD capabilities. Yes, for you opera lovers with multimedia computers, you can now watch real-time video footage of some scenes, read a plot summary, or read the cast's credits. This is also a wonderful tool for music educators.

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