Vincenzo Bellini’s “Norma” is a tale of self-interest versus altruism, an opera built around the concept of social upheaval and personal struggle. In its stunning new production of “Norma,” ...

Jane Eaglen, Eva Mei, Vincenzo La Scola, Dimitri Kavrakos, singers; Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Riccardo Muti, conductor (EMI Classics, 3 CDs). Bellini’s “Norma” poses so ...

Bellini's "Norma" is one of the most vexing supply-and-demand problems in opera. It is a monumental masterpiece of the 19th century, so demand to hear it is high. But its title role is monumentally ...

With perfect timing, the moon rose over Constitution Hall Tuesday night as patrons arrived to hear a performance of an opera most famous for its exquisite prayer to a “chaste” and “unveiled” lunar ...

While some local arts organizations are content to play it safe, the redoubtable Judy Drucker continues to think big and take bold chances, even in an era of economic scarcity. Drucker’s daring paid ...

Richard Bonynge has been here before - at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, on the podium, conducting the orchestra for a Vancouver Opera production of Bellini's Norma. The first time was in 1963, when ...

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Bellini’s Norma: Act 1 is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of love and betrayal ...

A new production of Vincenzo Bellini's Norma is scheduled at the Teatro di San Carlo from March 12 to March 20, 2024. This production, coming from the Teatro Real in Madrid, makes its debut in Naples ...

In the recent film The Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher leaves Number 10 for the last time to the sound of “Casta Diva” from Bellini’s Norma. The filmmakers obviously saw parallels between Norma, a ...