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Scene Three.
On the Streets of Verona.
This scene finds
Romeo, Mercutio and their friends wondering in the city.
Musically, they are represented by the leitmotif of the Fight, which
will return in Scene 7. The Fight leitmotif is followed by Mercutio's
aria set in a rock ballad style. The accompaniment of this ballad
represents leitmotif of Mercutio and will also return in Scene 7. The
Capulets are entertaining at a huge ball. Romeo and Mercutio decide
to disguise themselves and go to Capulet's ball. Mercutio, in
his cheerful yet philosophical manner, tries to entertain Romeo, who
is full of unexplained sadness - the premonition of his tragic
destiny. The scene ends as the Destiny leitmotif is heard again.
Scene Four.
The Ball.
The fanfares
symbolize the opening of the ball, followed by a court dance. At the
ball, Romeo and Juliet behold each other and, it is love at first
sight, represented by a radiant Love theme. Tybalt, represented by a
harsh and angry leitmotif, which will return in Scene 7, suspecting
Romeo's identity, tries to start an argument but is prevented by
Juliet's father who abides by the laws of hospitality. As the
beautiful Love theme returns, a haunting leitmotif of Fate is heard,
and then the menacing theme of Death sounds in its entirety for
the first time. The choir foreshadows the tragic events as the
names of Juliet and Romeo are revealed.
Scene Five.
Rendez-vous Under the Stars.
The leitmotif of
Verona, heard in Scene 1, returns. Musically, the listener will hear
the intricate weave of the Love theme and leitmotifs of Romeo and
Juliet. Each melody, even more beautiful than the last, reflects the
inner emotions of young lovers. Juliet cannot sleep and comes out on
her moonlit balcony. She can only think of Romeo. Enamored Romeo
comes to Juliet's balcony, as Juliet, unaware of his presence,
confesses her love for Romeo to the stars. Suddenly, she sees him in
the garden. In turn, Romeo confesses his love to Juliet. The two
lovers, children of the feuding families, decide to wed secretly.
The scene ends
with the fragment of the Death leitmotif as always reminding of the
tragedy ahead.
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Emilian Sichkin. "Romeo
and Juliet". The timeless tale of great love told through
beautiful romantic music.
This complex romantic symphonic tragedy is a perfect
gift for any lover of classical, instrumental or New Age music.
The listeners will be enchanted by the haunting
melodies, at times full of dramatic tensions, as the story reaches
its tragic epilogue. State of the art recording incorporates
orchestral and electronic instruments, Russian and American choirs
and soloists, including a rock ballad sung by John Gorman. It is a
set of two disks and 108 minutes of music splendor. [more] |
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