The current “it” girl of the opera world returned to the Met on Wednesday night, to star in a Bellini opera. She was Anna Netrebko, and the opera was “I Puritani.” This work has long been a showcase ...

Shakespeare has nothing to do with Bellini’s “I Capuleti e i Montecchi,” which is based on a different version of the Romeo and Juliet story. But let’s quote the Bard anyway: “O Romeo, Romeo, ...

Norma is an opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani. It was first produced at La Scala in Milan on December 26, 1831. The opera is regarded as a leading example of the bel ...

Bellini’s Norma: Act 1 is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of love and betrayal ...

While some local arts organizations are content to play it safe, the redoubtable Judy Drucker continues to think big and take bold chances, even in an era of economic scarcity. Drucker’s daring paid ...

Deborah Nansteel as Teresa, Xabier Anduaga as Elvino, Nadine Sierra as Amina, and solo dancer Niara Hardister in Bellini's 'La Sonnambula' (Photo: Marty Sohl /Met Opera) From the moment the chorus ...