Libretto: Felice Romani after the play by Alexandre Soumet First Performance: Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, December 26, 1831 First Performance at the Israeli Opera: February 17, 2001 First Performance of this production at the Israeli Opera: April 8, 2010
Length of performance: approx. two hours and 45 minutes
A mesmerizing bel canto opera in which the Druid priestess Norma breaks every taboo as she gives birth to two children from the Roman soldier Pollione.