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| Composer | Bellini, Vincenzo (1801-1835) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Year | 1831 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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María José Siri shines as Norma in Naples
Lorenzo Amato penetrates deep into the recesses of Bellini's opera.
Norma in Zurich: superb vocalists trapped in a minimalist staging
A production which has Robert Wilson's signature all over it, but feels like a wagon in front of the horse.
Clash of religions, ardent spirits: Bellini’s Norma in Munich
While Bellini’s two-act opera Norma underscores the religious wars between the ancient Druids and Romans, it also highlights an emotive personal conflict that is veiled in deceit and cultural discrepancy.
A convincing Norma in Reggio Calabria
Despite some minor flaws, a well appreciated performance of Bellini's masterpiece.
Maybe it’s make-believe: a curious Norma in Oslo
The first staging of Bellini's Norma in Oslo in over a century is unfortunately hampered by an irritating production, yet some glorious singing does much to rescue the show.
