I Capuleti e i Montecchi

Between hatred and love 

The ongoing feud between the Capuleti and Montecchi families has already claimed lives: Capellio’s son—Giulietta’s brother—was killed in the past. Romeo, leader of the Montecchi, returns to Verona as an unwelcome reminder of that past and rekindles the conflict between the two families. While Giulietta awaits her arranged marriage to Tebaldo, Romeo believes that his return might also reignite the flame of love.

Bellini’s bel canto 

Composer Vincenzo Bellini captures the tension between love and loyalty in every note, while masterfully exposing the inner conflicts of his characters. Under the baton of bel canto specialist Antonino Fogliani, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chorus of Dutch National Opera, and an outstanding cast bring the lyrical power of Bellini’s music to life. 

A new production by Tatjana Gürbaca 

Director Tatjana Gürbaca is known for her profound musical interpretations and intense character direction. The Dutch National Opera previously presented her powerful La traviata in Amsterdam. In her new staging of I Capuleti e i Montecchi, a Romeo and Juliet story unfolds that challenges the very notion of unconditional romance.