Norma
Sat 10 Mar - Sat 10 Mar
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NORMA
by Bellini
Presented by Opera North
"Love burns fiercer than fire"
One of the greatest of Italian operas, Norma marks the climax of the bel canto repertoire, and in ‘Casta diva’, contains one of the most prized of all soprano arias which made legends of both Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland.
Bellini’s long, sumptuous melodies, lush orchestration and Norma’s story of fierce passion, battle and sacrifice will move you to tears.
Dutch soprano Annemarie Kremer takes the title role.
Sung in Italian with English titles
Listen to 'Casta Diva' sung by Maria Callas
Save up to 15% with an Opera North multibuy package, ask the Box Office for details.
Free pre-show talks 6.00pm – 6.30pm
Book in advance at the Box Office
Under 18s: 50% off excluding gallery (midweek only). Under 25s: standby £5 from 9am on the day (max 50 tickets, subject to availability) Schools groups: 50% off back stalls or upper circle (Tue - Thu). £15 off rear Stalls partial view (£49)
All advertised prices are guaranteed until Monday 15 August 2011, we reserve the right to change prices after this time.
Pre-theatre Dining at PASQUALINOS
Pre-theatre meal deal
5.30pm (5pm for 7pm performances)
2 courses for £14.50 (£12 for Friends)
(Groups: £1 off per person for pre booked groups of 10; £1.50 off pp for 20+)
Book your table via Box Office
(Menus change weekly)
Running Time: approx 3hrs
Please note that all ticket prices include a contribution to our heritage fund.
Dutch soprano Annemarie Kremer... is simply sensational
Anthony Arblaster, The Independent ****
…scene after scene pierces to the core of the drama, and there are moments when the evening touches greatness.
George Hall, The Guardian ***
As always, the Chorus of Opera North were magnificent, building from a soft chant to a great emotional wall of sound as the opera drew to a close ... It is hard to imagine anyone that could hear the final heart-wrenching notes of this opera and not be moved
Laura Wilson, Bachtrack
Annemarie Kremer was a Norma to be reckoned with. Where has this Dutch soprano been hiding, why haven’t we heard of her before?
Antony Lias, Opera Britannia
…the production and all the individual performances have a coherence and intensity which marks this Norma out as one of the company's real triumphs.
Anthony Arblaster, The Independent ****