Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Vincenzo Bellini's masterpiece, "Norma," with this exceptional studio recording set to release on October 4, 2024, by Prima Classic. This critically acclaimed opera, a cornerstone of the bel canto repertoire, is presented in a new critical edition prepared by Roger Parker for Casa Ricordi, offering a fresh and meticulously researched perspective on Bellini's tragic masterpiece.
Featuring an outstanding cast of vocalists, including Marina Rebeka as Norma, Karine Deshayes as Adalgisa, Luciano Ganci as Pollione, and Marko Mimica as Oroveso, this recording is conducted by John Fiore with the Orquesta y Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid. The ensemble's performance is a testament to the enduring power of Bellini's music, capturing the drama, passion, and sublime vocal writing that have made "Norma" a beloved classic.
The opera, set in ancient Gaul, tells the story of Norma, a Druid priestess torn between her duty to her people and her forbidden love for Pollione, a Roman proconsul. The libretto by Felice Romani is based on Alexandre Soumet's play and is renowned for its poetic depth and emotional resonance. The score includes some of the most demanding and celebrated arias in the operatic canon, such as the iconic "Casta Diva," performed with breathtaking virtuosity by Marina Rebeka.
This three-disc set spans a total of 2 hours and 38 minutes, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of Bellini's tragic opera. The recording is complemented by a musicological essay, offering insights into the historical and cultural context of the work. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this recording of "Norma" is a must-listen, showcasing the brilliance of Bellini's composition and the artistry of its performers.
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Tracks
Norma: SinfoniaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 1,: Ite sul colle, o DruidiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 2: Svanir le vociVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Gustavo de Gennaro, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 2: Meco all'altar di VenereVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 2: Odi?... I suoi ritiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Gustavo de Gennaro, Luciano Ganci, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 2: Me protegge, me difendeVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Gustavo de Gennaro, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 3: Norma vieneVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 3: Sediziose vociVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 3: Casta DivaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 3: Fine al ritoVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 3: Ah! bello a me ritornaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 4: Sgombra è la sacra selvaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 4: Eccola! va, mi lasciaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 4: Va, crudeleVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 4: Vieni in RomaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Vanne, e li cela entrambiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Anta Jankovska, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: AdalgisaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Oh! rimembranza!Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Ah! sì, fa core e abbracciamiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Ma dì... l'amato giovaneVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Oh! di qual sei tu vittimaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Perfido! - Or bastiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act I, Scene 5: Vanne, si mi lascia, indegnoVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, Karine Deshayes, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: IntroduzioneVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Dormono entrambi...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Olà!... Clotilde!Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Anta Jankovska, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Me chiami, o Norma!...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Karine Deshayes, Marina Rebeka, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Deh! con te, con te li prendi...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Mira, o NormaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Karine Deshayes, Marina Rebeka, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Cedi... deh! cediVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Karine Deshayes, Marina Rebeka, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 6: Sì, fino all'ore estremeVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 7: Non parti?...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 7: Guerrieri! a voi venirneVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 7: Ah! del Tebro al giogo indegnoVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Ei tornerà...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Anta Jankovska, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Squilla il bronzo del Dio!Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, Marina Rebeka, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Guerra, guerra!Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Né compi il rito, o NormaVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Marina Rebeka, Anta Jankovska, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: In mia man alfin tu seiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Gia mi pasco ne tuoi sguardiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Dammi quel ferro!Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Luciano Ganci, Marina Rebeka, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Qual cor tradisti, qual cor perdestiVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Norma!... deh! Norma! scolpati...Vincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Norma, Act II, Scene 8: Deh! non volerli vittimeVincenzo Bellini, Felice Romani, Marina Rebeka, Luciano Ganci, Marko Mimica, Coro del Teatro Real, Madrid, John Fiore, Orquesta del Teatro Real, Madrid
Vincenzo Bellini, born in Italy in 1801, was a prodigious opera composer whose career, though tragically brief, left an indelible mark on the world of music. Renowned for his long, graceful melodies and evocative musical settings, Bellini is a central figure of the bel canto era. His operas, including the iconic "Norma" and "Il Pirata," are celebrated for their blend of florid embellishment and lyrical simplicity, creating a dramatic depth that resonates with audiences. Despite his untimely death at the age of 34, Bellini's compositions continue to inspire and captivate, showcasing his unique ability to merge musicological clarity with theatrical imagination. His legacy endures, influencing countless composers and enchanting opera enthusiasts worldwide.
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