Movie

Vincenzo Bellini - Norma (De Nederlandse Opera)

2005 Released

Music

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.

Cast

H Hasmik Papian Norma H Hugh Smith Pollione I Irini Tsirakidis Adalgisa Giorgio Giuseppini Oroveso A Anna Steiger Clotilde C Carlo Bosi Flavio