Norma (opera)

Norma is an opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani. It was first produced at La Scala on December 26, 1831.

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Opera - Vincenzo Bellini - Libretto - Felice Romani - La Scala - December 26 - 1831

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The title role is generally considered the most difficult in the soprano repertoire. During the 20th century, only a small number of singers were able to assay it with success: Rosa Ponselle in the early 1920s, later Joan Sutherland in the 1950s and 1960s. Maria Callas was the most famous Norma of the postwar period; she performed it many times and recorded it twice.

Related Topics:
Soprano - 20th century - Rosa Ponselle - 1920s - Joan Sutherland - 1950s - 1960s - Maria Callas

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