Norma

~ Release by Vincenzo Bellini; Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Joan Sutherland, Mirto Picchi, Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Vittorio Gui (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Live recording of a performance at Covent Garden, London (8 November 1952)

Conductor - Vittorio Gui
Orchestra - Covent Garden
Chorus - Covent Garden

Norma - Maria Callas
Adalgisa - Ebe Stignani
Pollione - Mirto Picchi
Oroveso - Giacomo Vaghi
Clotilde - Joan Sutherland
Flavio - Paul Asciak

Annotation last modified on 2020-10-09 11:39 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Norma: Preludio
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Sinfonia (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma
Vincenzo Bellini5:46
2Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Introduzione “Ite sul colle...”
bass vocals [Oroveso]:
Giacomo Vaghi (operatic bass) (on 1952-11-08)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Coro d'introduzione “Ite sul colle, o Druidi” (Oroveso, coro) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini9:58
3Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Svanir le voci!”
tenor vocals [Flavio]:
Paul Asciak (Tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Recitativo “Svanir le voci!” (Pollione, Flavio) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini2:29
4Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Meco all' altar di Venere”
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Flavio]:
Paul Asciak (Tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Cavatina “Meco all'altar di Venere” (Pollione, Flavio, Druidi) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini4:36
5Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Me protegge, me difende”
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Flavio]:
Paul Asciak (Tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Cabaletta “Me protegge, me difende” (Pollione, Flavio, Druidi) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini1:29
6Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Norma viene...”
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Norma viene” (Druidi, Sacerdotesse, Guerrieri, Bardi, Eubagi, Sacrificatori) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini4:31
7Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Sediziose voci”
bass vocals [Oroveso]:
Giacomo Vaghi (operatic bass) (on 1952-11-08)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Recitativo “Sediziose voci” (Norma, Oroveso, Druidi, Guerrieri) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini5:50
8Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Casta Diva”
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Scena e cavatina “Casta diva, che inargenti” (Norma, coro) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini7:16
9Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Ah! bello a me ritorna”
bass vocals [Oroveso]:
Giacomo Vaghi (operatic bass) (on 1952-11-08)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Cabaletta “Ah! bello a me ritorna” (Norma, Oroveso, coro) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:09
10Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Sgombra è la sacra selva”
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Recitativo “Sgombra è la sacra selva” (Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini5:37
11Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Eccola. Va, mi lascia”
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Scena “Eccola! va, mi lascia” (Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini6:10
12Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Vieni in Roma”
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mirto Picchi (tenor) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Vieni in Roma” (Pollione, Adalgisa) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:01
13Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Vanne e li cela entrambi”
soprano vocals [Clotilde]:
Joan Sutherland (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Recitativo “Vanne, e li cela entrambi” (Norma, Clotilde) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:42
14Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Adalgisa! Alma costanza“
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Scena “Adalgisa! … Alma, costanza” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:11
15Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Oh, rimembranza!”
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Duetto “Oh, rimembranza!” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini4:50
16Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ah, si, fa core, abbracciami...”
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1952-11-08)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (on 1952-11-08)
conductor:
Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) (on 1952-11-08)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-11-08)
live recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ah si, fa core, abbracciami” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1952-11-08)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini2:59
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