Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers comes to life in this Royal Opera House presentation of Charles-François Gounod's opera, featuring Roberto Alagna and Leontina Vaduva in the title roles, with Charles Mackerras conducting. Lavish and passionate, the award-winning 1994 production brings an emotional intensity to the story and also features bass Robert Lloyd, with baritone François Le Roux as Mercutio.