The read
It runs long at 2h 49m.
Synopsis
Deep in a forest where druids and warriors seek revenge against the conquering Romans, Norma is scorned by the Roman proconsul Pollione, with whom she has two children. Her kindness turns to fury when she discovers that Pollione has taken Adalgisa, a novice priestess, as his new lover. When Pollione loses his high rank in the army and is offered as a sacrifice, Norma promises him freedom under one condition.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- Felice RomaniWriter
- David McVicarDirector
- Vincenzo BelliniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sondra RadvanovskyNorma
- Joyce DiDonatoAdalgisa
- Joseph CallejaPollione
- Matthew RoseOroveso
- Adam DiegelFlavio
- Michelle BradleyClotilde
- Carlo RizziSelf - Conductor
- MET OrchestraCast
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Themes
operaopera live performancethe metropolitan opera