Norma

Composer: Bellini, Vincenzo

Librettist/Text Author: Romani, Felice

Conductor: Reynolds, Julian

Orchestra: Netherlands Chamber Orchestra

Chorus: Netherlands Opera Chorus

Chorus Master: Halls, Matthew

Adalgisa: Tsirakidis, Irini

Clotilde: Steiger, Anna

Flavio: Bosi, Carlo

Norma: Papian, Hasmik

Oroveso: Giuseppini, Giorgio

Pollione: Smith, Hugh

Set Designer: Leiacker, Johannes

Costume Designer: Jorge, Jara

Lighting Designer: Cunningham, Davy

Stage Director: Joosten, Guy

Television Director: Vermeiren, Misjel

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Date of Production: 2005

Venue: Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam

Playing Time: 03:07:00

Catalogue Number: OA0959D

UPC: 809478009597

Libretto

Norma EN

Synopsis

Norma

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In Guy Joosten's ingenious production of Bellini's masterpiece, Norma is about more than just beautiful singing. It becomes a layered, timeless drama in which Norma is the archetypal successful woman struggling to retain her dominant but vulnerable position. Hasmik Papian's lyrical and intense interpretation of the title role accentuates the striking similarity between a Druid high priestess and a modern opera diva. Conductor Julian Reynolds guides the brilliant cast, choir and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra to great heights, providing a refreshing new take on the chef d'oeuvre of bel canto.

Bonus features:
- Introduction to Norma, including interviews with principal members of the cast and artistic team.
- Illustrated Synopsis