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Romeo in the Tomb Scene• You will see in succession DVDs of both operas• The Bellini opera is from a 2006 production of theFestival della valle d’Itria ddi Martina Franca inmodern dress (typical of some European Regiedriven operas) sung by mezzo-soprano ClaraPolito. Act II, Chapter 10, stop when he lies down• In Gounod’s s opera we have an opulent traditionalproduction from the Royal Opera Covent Gardenwith lyric Tenor Roberto Alagna from 1994Act V, Chapter 24, stop after he drinks the poison.
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