Soprano Anna Netrebko teams up with tenor Roberto Alagna in Charles Gounod’s sensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, “Roméo et Juilette,” streaming to Orcas Center’s big screen with surround sound, as part of the Met: Live in HD Summer Encore series on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Originally premiered in 1867, Gounod’s opera was a triumph in its time, and is still praised today for its remarkable musical take on Shakespeare.  Placido Domingo presides on the conductor’s podium for this tour-de-force presentation.

Gounod’s ultra-sensual score of Shakespeare’s play is an ideal vehicle for star soprano Anna Netebko and the remarkable tenor Robert Alagna, both of whom bring their incandescent appeal to the title roles.  The irresistible Nathan Gunn of “The Magic Flute” is Mercutio, and the delightful Isabel Leonard in her Met debut as Stephano.

Tickets for this Met: Live in HD Summer Encore presentation of “Roméo et Juilette” are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.