Presented by Musica Viva and staged at Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall, the upcoming classical production of “Norma” by Professor Lo is the second revival of this captivating opera since its 1989 ...
The second act of Bellini’s Norma contains two dramatic twists—one an act of solidarity and the other an act of self-immolation. After revealing that Druid priestesses Norma and Adalgisa are each ...
When Vancouver Opera opens its season with Norma, soprano Hasmik Papian will sing the title role she’s played around the world Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma is widely considered the bel canto opera of all ...
NEW YORK—During the intermission at “Eugene Onegin,” a group seated in front of me was discussing “Norma,” which had premiered earlier in the week. “Did you see Sondra Radvanovsky?” one of them asked.
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 ...