Bellini's Norma at Grange Park Opera Festival

By David Karlin, 01 June 2010

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Reviewed at The Grange, Alresford on 3 July 2009

Bellini, Norma (Opera in Two Acts)

Stephen Barlow, Conductor

Martin Constantine, Director

Claire Rutter, Soprano

Sara Fulgoni, Mezzo-soprano

Ernesto Morillo, Bass

Rebecca Cooper, Soprano

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.