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Fabio Mastrangelo

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Gounods Romeo and Juliet, sung by the currently in-demand Machaize and SeccoA compelling performance at the Arena di Verona captured in vivid high-definition!Gounods masterpiece *Romeo and Juliet* was performed at the Arena di Veronathe ancient theater where the story is setand captured in crisp, clear images.Juliet is played by the beautiful Georgian soprano Nino Machaidze. At the 2008 Salzburg Festival, Machaidze stepped in for Anna Netrebko, who had to withdraw due to pregnancy, and sang the role of Juliet to great acclaim, instantly making her name known internationally. Juliet is, so to speak, the role that launched her career. In this Verona performance three years later, Machaize exudes the full charm of a young, dynamic singer at the peak of her career. Stefano Secco, who plays Romeo, is now widely regarded as one of the most promising tenors in the Italian opera world. Seccos sing