The trouble with Norma
If one looks at trends in the last 40 or so years, the most successful Normas are mainly those who’ve made not just bel canto, but Bellini as a mainstay in their repertoire.
3 pieces since 2010 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Netherlands Opera.
1 piece as Pollione — stats above show all coverage for Zoran Todorovich.
View allIf one looks at trends in the last 40 or so years, the most successful Normas are mainly those who’ve made not just bel canto, but Bellini as a mainstay in their repertoire.
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