Vincenzo Bellini Norma De Nederlandse Opera

In Guy Joostens ingenious production of Bellinis 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 Papians 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 doeuvre of bel canto