Adaptation of the play and the music of Romeo & Juliet by Prokofiev
Featuring
Carolyn Kuan, Conductor
Bill Barclay, Director
Concert Theatre Works
Romeo and Juliet: A Theatrical Concert, is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Concert Theatre Works, and acclaimed director Bill Barclay. This co-commissioned production—also supported by the Royal Albert Hall and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, features live actors in costume, dynamic staging, and even sword fighting on stage. This performance goes beyond traditional concert presentations to create an immersive theatrical experience. The orchestra will perform alongside the action, blending Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with Prokofiev’s powerful and evocative score written for the story.
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