Vincenzo Bellini - Norma (De Nederlandse Opera)
Overview
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.
Director
Misjel Vermeiren
Top Cast
Hasmik Papian
Norma
Hugh Smith
Pollione
Irini Tsirakidis
Adalgisa
Giorgio Giuseppini
Oroveso
Anna Steiger
Clotilde
Carlo Bosi
Flavio
Julian Reynolds
Conductor
