Read the synopsis of the Italian opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini on Opera-Arias.com. With links to other information and other operas.

If you’re drawn to vocal acrobatics, Bellini’s Druid priestess Norma will thrill and astonish you. The absolute pinnacle for any prima donna with the technical prowess, sumptuous voice, and …

Norma, or A Politician's Love (Norwegian: Norma eller En Politikers Kjærlighed) is an eight-page drama written as an opera parody by Henrik Ibsen. It is influenced by Bellini's Norma, which …

Set in Gaul, at the time of the Roman occupation, Norma is the story of a virgin druid priestess who falls in love with a Roman, leading her to break her vows and betray her faith.

Bellini’s Norma, premiered in 1831, was the epitome of the old Italian school, firmly grounded in flexible, virtuoso vocalism and soaring melodies accompanied by relatively simple …

Apr 24, 2025 · Norma is a woman caught between two systems. As a Druid priestess in an occupied land, she has the power to decide over war and peace. But she is also the secret …

Norma is a tragedia lirica or opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani after the play Norma, ou L'infanticide (Norma, or The Infanticide) by Alexandre Soumet. It was …

When a close-knit community’s way of life is threatened by unstoppable change, the people want war. Their priestess Norma, secretly in love with one of the enemy, resists. But now he has a …

Discover the fascinating and complete history behind the name Norma, from its ancient origins to its modern significance.

The great Maria Callas performs an aria from her signature role, Bellini's druid priestess Norma, with the Orchestre de l'Opera National de Paris and Georges Sebastian.