Norma - Bellini | De Nederlandse Opera | Blu-ray

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.

Pollione: Hugh Smith
Oroveso: Giorgio Giuseppini
Norma: Hasmik Papian
Adalgisa: Irini Tsirakidis
Clotilde: Anna Steiger
Flavio: Carlo Bosi

Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera
Musical Director: Julian Reynolds
Stage Director: Guy Joosten

Recorded live at Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam, in 2005.

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