Norma
“Musiktheater an der Wien”
Synopsis
Norma is a woman torn between two systems. As a chaste druid priestess, she decides on war and peace in an occupied land; secretly, she’s the lover of Roman commander Pollione and mother of his two children. Her double life unravels when Pollione plans to leave her for the younger priestess Adalgisa. Caught between love and vengeance, faith and reason, tradition and empire, Norma nearly kills her children—before choosing another, equally radical path. Vincenzo Bellini’s 1831 opera is a masterpiece of Italian Romanticism. The role of Norma, with its emotional and vocal range from bel canto to raw outcry, is iconic. Director Vasily Barkhatov sets the tragedy amid political upheaval, where old idols are replaced by new. Star soprano Asmik Grigorian debuts in the title role. Adalgisa is sung by Aigul Akhmetshina.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vasily Barkhatov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Bellini
- Original Title
- Norma
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Musiktheater an der Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vasily Barkhatov
Vincenzo Bellini
Department Leadership Roster
Vincenzo Bellini
Writer
Vasily Barkhatov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norma
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What is Norma about?
Norma is a woman torn between two systems. As a chaste druid priestess, she decides on war and peace in an occupied land; secretly, she’s the lover of Roman commander Pollione and mother of his two children. Her double life unravels when Pollione plans to leave her for the younger priestess Adalgisa. Caught between love and vengeance, faith and reason, tradition and empire, Norma nearly kills her children—before choosing another, equally radical path. Vincenzo Bellini’s 1831 opera is a masterpiece of Italian Romanticism. The role of Norma, with its emotional and vocal range from bel canto to raw outcry, is iconic. Director Vasily Barkhatov sets the tragedy amid political upheaval, where old idols are replaced by new. Star soprano Asmik Grigorian debuts in the title role. Adalgisa is sung by Aigul Akhmetshina.
Who directed Norma?
Norma was directed by Vasily Barkhatov.
Who stars in Norma?
The principal cast of Norma includes Asmik Grigorian, Aigul Akhmetshina, Freddie De Tommaso, Tareq Nazmi, Victoria Leshkevich.
When was Norma released and how long is it?
Norma was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.