Norma is not one of my favorite operas,but this production from Toronto,Canada,was good,if flawed. Video quality is not the best ,bit since those were the early 80s,I can forgive that(most operatic videos from late 70s and also 80s do not have the best quality). Joan Sutherland is a good singer,but her Casta Diva was better in 1978 Sydney production. She does sing well and commands the stage though,her duets with Adalgisa are very good. Francisco Ortiz as Polione iz rather bland in acting,but his singing is good,despite the composer rushing a bit through his aria. The highlight of the production was Tatyana Troyanos as Adalgisa. Very good,if flawed,Norma from Canada.6,5/10.
Review of Norma
