K041 DVD Ballet Romeo and Juliet Paris Opera Monique Loudières Nureyev Choreography and Direction Brand New ★★Condition: Product for Japan. The image is from when a different product was played before. Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Recorded: July 1995, Opéra Bastille, Paris ★★This is a work that is like the origin of Romeo and Juliet. ＜Cast & Staff＞ Romeo: Manuel Legris Juliet: Monique Loudières Mercutio: Lionel Delanoë Tybalt: Charles Jude Benvolio: Wilfried Romoli Rosaline: Karin Averty Paris: José Martinez Lady Capulet: Clotilde Vayer Lord Capulet: Olivier Patey Nurse: Annie Carbonnel Choreography and Direction: Rudolf Nureyev ★★★Quoted from web reviews below ① For me, who loves Romeo and Juliet, this is the best DVD. I watch it every day, but I never get tired of it. ② I borrowed it from my sister in the first place, but it was so amazing that I bought it myself. In a word, it's amazing! It's rich, heavy, and captivating. Loudières had already retired, but I went to the "Legris and Friends" performance in 2006 just because I wanted to see her so much, it was that "amazing." The balcony scene still brings tears to my eyes. It's a scene of encounter → confirmation of love → joy, but perhaps because I know the ending. Legris is also wonderful, but I was moved by Loudières' artistry. Everyone feels differently, but this is definitely true. I watched Ferri's Romeo and Juliet later, but it was too impactful, sorry, it was overshadowed. ③ It was a miraculous performance by Legris and Loudières. The two main characters fit their roles perfectly, and of course, their technique is impeccable. The corps de ballet is also of a high standard, and the supporting roles such as Mercutio, the Nurse, and Tybalt are also excellent. Also noteworthy is the art! The art that is dense with the scent of Italy was truly the atmosphere of Verona in bloom. I think it is a masterpiece of art that makes the scent of Europe more intense, unique to the Paris Opera.