On 11 January at 19 h our first opera theatre – the Sofia Opera, will present "Norma" by Vincenzo Bellini.
This opera is associated with the magical aria-prayer "Caste Diva" of the character Norma. Critics and audiences are unanimous in their raves for our first Opera Theatre production.
According to music historians, the title role in Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma" is extremely difficult to sing. Few operatic prima donnas have performed it with great success. The role of Norma requires a strong authentic bel canto, soprano voice for such a deep and complex part. The most outstanding of the singers of the past is Maria Callas, whose centenary we celebrated, the Sofia Opera recalls.
When Hugo de Ana staged the opera "Norma" there in 2016, he appreciated the talent of Gabriela Georgieva, Radostina Nikolaeva and Tsvetana Bandalovska, who took turns in the role of Norma.
On 11 January this year, Gabriela Georgieva, whom the music critics describe as an actress with exceptional dramatic and vocal abilities, will perform this role.
Here are the participants in the opera:
Norma – Gabriela Georgieva
Adalgisa – Olga Mihaylova
Pollione – Kostadin Andreev
Oroveso – Svetozar Rangelov
Clotilde – Ivanka Ninova
Flavio – Krasimir Dinev
Orchestra and Chorus of the Sofia Opera
Conductor – Zhorzh Dimitrov,
Director, stage designer – Hugo de Ana
Assistant Director – Vera Beleva
Chorus master – Violeta Dimitrova
"Norma" does not leave the stages of the big opera theatres, which have suitable artists for the difficult and complex roles – dramaturgically and vocally, comment from the Sofia Opera.