Bellini’s Norma
opera • faith & spirituality • psychological • self-doubt • war & military
- Filmed Performance
- Met Opera on Demand
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Free
Bellini’s fiery masterpiece about a strong-willed priestess in love with a Roman soldier is a supreme vehicle for singers with a flair for high drama and seemingly limitless technique. The opera’s standout arias, full of filigreed passagework and florid runs, have put many daring singers to the test, but also perfectly capture the turbulent psychological states of the main characters as they endeavor to make sense of their conflicted emotions.