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NORMA at the Macerata Opera Festival 2024
"Indulge in Bellini's masterpiece, 'Norma,' on August 9, 2024, at Arena Sferisterio, Macerata. A tale of love, betrayal, and operatic brilliance awaits. Join us!"
NORMA • MACERATA OPERA FESTIVAL • August 9, 2024
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of Vincenzo Bellini’s masterful opera Norma, which graces the enchanting open-air stage of the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata, Marche. The production, on the occasion of the 60th opera season at the Sferisterio, is brought to life by the director and documentary producer Maria Mauti, who is making her debut as an opera director. The orchestral magic will be conducted by esteemed bel canto expert Fabrizio Maria Carminati, who also serves as artistic director of the Bellini Theater in Catania, Italy. The outstanding cast includes Marta Torbidoni, an up-and-coming soprano from the Marche region who captivates audiences around the world as Norma, and Roberta Mantegna as Adalgisa. Antonio Poli takes on the role of Pollione and Riccardo Fassi plays Oroveso. “Norma,” a captivating two-act opera with a libretto by Felice Romani, tells a story of love, jealousy and revenge set against the backdrop of the spectacular Arena Sferisterio.
Next performances
July 20th and 26th and August 4rd and 9th, 2024
Performance dates
Norma by Vincenzo Bellini
“Immerse yourself in Bellini’s operatic masterpiece, ‘Norma,’ at Arena Sferisterio, Macerata. Directed by Maria Mauti in celebration of Sferisterio’s 60th opera season. The brilliant Valerio Galli conducts, leading a stellar cast featuring Marta Torbidoni as Norma, Yusif Eyvazov as Rodolfo, Roberta Mantegna as Adalgisa, Antonio Poli as Pollione, and Riccardo Fassi as Oroveso. This two-act masterpiece, with a libretto by Felice Romani, unfolds a tale inspired by the myth of Medea, exploring love, jealousy, and sacrifice. An unmissable evening of soaring arias and captivating drama awaits at this historic venue.”
Norma • Lyric tragedy in two acts
Libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
Libretto by Felice Romani
From the tragedy Norma ou L’infanticide by Alexandre Sourmet
with Italian and English surtitles
Conductor • Fabrizio Maria Carminati
Stage direction • Maria Mauti
Set design • Garcés – de Seta – Bonet Arquitectes in collaboration with Carles Berga
Costumes • Nicoletta Ceccolini
Cast
Pollione • Antonio Poli
Oroveso • Riccardo Fassioni
Norma • Marta Torbid
Adalgisa • Roberta Mantegna
Clotilde • Carlotta Vichi
Flavio • Paolo Antognetti
FORM-Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana
Lyric chorus of the Marche Region “Vincenzo Bellini”
Chorus master • Martino Faggiani
Pueri Cantores “D. Zamberletti”
Chorus master • Gian Luca Paolucci
Salvadei Brass Band
New production by Associazione Arena Sferisterio
Booking Process
Each travel package is put together individually according to your wishes.
When we receive your booking request with the selection of the date, we will send you an individual offer with different hotels and ticket categories to choose from. Only after your selection you will receive a travel contract and a first invoice to confirm the booking.
Services and Prices
The Essential package includes a 1st category ticket to an opera and 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast in a hotel of your choice. To make you the right proposal with the different options for the Macerata Opera Festival 2024, we need your booking request.
Supplements for the Travel Package Macerata Opera Festival 2024
- Transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel and back
- Guided tour of the city
- Transfer from the hotel to the venue and back
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