The Teatro Regio in Turin continues its season with a more traditional production of Norma. The current production featured Hasmik Papian as Norma, Cristina Sogmaister as Adalgisa, Antonello Palombi as Pollione, and Nicolai Ghiaurov as Oroveso.
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Norma in Turin: Hasmik Papian as Norma with Nicolai Ghiaurov as Oroveso (left)

Photo: Ramella & Giannese/Teatro Regio Torino
 
The role of Pollione is certainly not an easy one: though vocally almost as demanding as the role of Norma, it presents the additional problem of portraying a character with whom one can hardly sympathize. Antonello Palombi, in his role debut, sang the unrewarding role bravely and with squillo, proving himself equal to his female colleagues. Veteran Nicolai Ghiaurov ............. ...............The success of the evening was ensured by conductor Bruno Campanella, a bel canto specialist...........
 

Norma in Turin: Nicolai Ghiaurov as Oresco, Hasmik Papian as Norma, and Antonello Palombi as Pollione

Photo: Ramella & Giannese/Teatro Regio Torino