Romeo und Julia (Gesamtaufnahme)

Just not my cup of tea

After a recommendation from someone at work, and after having read the rave reviews, I decided to give Prokofiev another try.

Precision and rhythmic drive make for a gripping and dramatic Romeo & Juliet

Maazel's, and the Cleveland Orchestra's, exacting and detailed performance has stood the test of time and is, in its way, the most impressive compared to the other great interpreters of this ballet, Previn and Ashkenazy.

Definitive recording for the complete ballet music!

Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet has served as an inspiration for a dramatic symphony by Berlioz, an opera by Gounod, a fantasy overture by Tchaikovsky, and a ballet by Serge Prokofiev.

A gift t my wife

Purchased this CD as a gift for my wife - she just loves it and plays it over & over..

Fine classical performance, excellent audio

A fine classical performance, excellent audio.

Excellent DVD. Clarity is very good, period settings and performances are top notch.

Firstly I love Prokofiev's music, the dancer's performed excellently, the period settings and costumes were great.

Darkness showing

A recording I should have purchased years ago -- love its darkness and majesty in contrast to the more popular romantic version of the story..

Awesome

My dad wanted this for his birthday, amazon was the only place I could find it.

Stunning and enthralling!

This is a short review that can only underline and reiterate what all of the other reviewers have to say.

The Whole Ballet but Not the Whole Story

Prokofiev's complete ballet score may tempt the music lover to assume he doesn't need the three suites the composer fashioned from this material.