Norma
Synopsis
Dame Joan Sutherland considered Norma, the lead character of Bellini’s bel canto melodrama, one of her favourite roles. She performed the brilliant and challenging score for Australian audiences for the first time in this 1978 production at the Sydney Opera House, reuniting with her regular collaborator Margreta Elkins, who plays Adalgisa, as well as Ronald Stevens and Clifford Grant. Set in Ancient Gaul, the opera tells the story of a clash between the Druids and the occupying Romans. In the middle of it all is Norma, the high priestess caught in a dangerous love triangle. This luscious production is directed by Italian director Sandro Sequi and conducted by Richard Bonynge.
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- Director
- Sandro Sequi, William Fitzwater
- Original Title
- Norma
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
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Sandro Sequi, William Fitzwater
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Sandro Sequi
Director
William Fitzwater
Director
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What is Norma about?
Dame Joan Sutherland considered Norma, the lead character of Bellini’s bel canto melodrama, one of her favourite roles. She performed the brilliant and challenging score for Australian audiences for the first time in this 1978 production at the Sydney Opera House, reuniting with her regular collaborator Margreta Elkins, who plays Adalgisa, as well as Ronald Stevens and Clifford Grant. Set in Ancient Gaul, the opera tells the story of a clash between the Druids and the occupying Romans. In the middle of it all is Norma, the high priestess caught in a dangerous love triangle. This luscious production is directed by Italian director Sandro Sequi and conducted by Richard Bonynge.
Who directed Norma?
Norma was directed by Sandro Sequi, William Fitzwater.
Who stars in Norma?
The principal cast of Norma includes Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Clifford Grant, Ron Stevens, Etela Piha.
When was Norma released and how long is it?
Norma was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.