Norma is an opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani after the play Norma, ou L'infanticide (Norma, or The Infanticide) by Alexandre Soumet. It was first produced at La ...

It has been nearly two decades since Los Angeles Opera ventured the delicate and demanding derring-do of Bellini’s “Norma.” The bel canto masterpiece (or so they say) from 1831 was back on stage ...

Let’s see. There’s the title role of Norma, a Druid priestess who has broken her vows of chastity with a proconsul, part of an invading Roman force. She has two young sons by him who are hidden away.

Norma is an opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani. It was first produced at La Scala in Milan on December 26, 1831. The opera is regarded as a leading example of the bel ...

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,” ...

Great operas need great leading ladies, and one of the pleasures of being a New York critic is hearing how they develop their roles over time. The big news at the Metropolitan Opera is that Bellini’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soprano Angela Meade will sing the title role in Bellin's "Norma" on Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Palm Beach Opera. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paolo Fanale and Angela Meade in "Norma," at Palm Beach Opera. Palm Beach Opera concluded its 62nd mainstage season Friday with a ...

When American politicians get angry about an issue, whether it’s bailing out the banks or same-sex marriage, they like to say that we’re heading down the road that led to fall of Rome. However much ...

The title role of “Norma” is one of the opera world’s great challenges — one that can either strike fear in a soprano’s heart, or give her the thrill of a lifetime. For Shana Blake Hill, it’s the ...

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