Vincenzo Bellini's rival in the Italian bel canto tradition, Nicola Vaccaj, wrote this opera, which premiered in 1825 and became his greatest success. Set in Verona, it follows two young lovers caught between families locked in a bloody feud, the Capulets and the Montagues.
The production has been praised by critics and won recognition in Denmark: CPH Culture named it Opera Production of the Year in the provinces 2025, and soprano Katinka Bohse Meyer received the Lars Waage Prize for her portrayal of Giulietta. Director Eva-Maria Melbye focuses on love's power and the conflicts that are inherited, a story about choosing revenge or reconciliation that still feels relevant today.
Katinka Bohse Meyer also sings Giulietta in other performances at Den Fynske Opera in late November and early December 2026.
