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'Norma' at the Royal Opera House, London

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The Royal Opera House, London presents "Norma", a timeless opera that is considered a leading example of the bel canto genre, which will run through October 11, 2016.Conducted by Antonio Pappano with a stellar star cast led by Sonya Yoncheva, Joseph Calleja and Sonia Ganassi, watch Bellini's masterpiece come to life in London. The story is set against a backdrop of a bloody civil war. Priestess Norma loves the leader of the force that oppresses her own people. She has even borne children by him. However Pollione is in love with Norma’s fellow priestess Adalgisa. Norma's people urge her to lead the uprising against Pollione. A classic love story ensues with a focus on the opera’s exploration of the eternal conflict between the individual and society. “Norma” is directed by Àlex Ollé of La Fura dels Baus.The opera is on view at The Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD, United Kingdom. For details, visit:  http://www.roh.org.uk/Click on the Slideshow for a sneak peek of the performance.

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