"Je veux vivre" is Juliet's dazzling coloratura showcase in Gounod's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, embodying youthful passion and virtuosity. Composed during French Romanticism's peak, it remains a staple of soprano repertoire.
Gounod's Roméo et Juliette is a grand opera premiered in 1867, adapting Shakespeare's tragedy. It features lyrical duets and showcases the tenor aria "Ah! lève-toi, soleil" in Act 2, known for its romantic intensity and technical demands.
