Audiences leap to their feet following stunning NORMA:
Just 4 more chances to see it -- or see it again!

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Audiences leap to their feet following stunning NORMA:
Just 4 more chances to see it -- or see it again!

Opera lovers rose to a raucous ovation as the curtain went down on NORMA in its second performance this past Sunday. While critical acclaim is pouring in (see below), the exuberance of audiences has been undeniable, with praise coming in for the international cast of voices and the highly theatrical production that signifies the finale of an unforgettable opera season.

Friday, April 18 at 8:00pm

Some Samples of What The Press is Saying About Norma:

"Those in attendance will not soon to forget the long entrance of Bellini’s premiere soul of casta diva, here magnificently portrayed by the transcendent soprano Christine Goerke.... it is Goerke's vocal performance that is a marvel, so totally invested emotionally and technically in portraying Norma." - Lewis Whittington, Edge Philadelphia

"Conductor Corrado Rovaris was ready for galvanization with a lean, vital approach to the score, rock-solid playing from the orchestra, and pulse-racing tempos that felt completely right..." - David Patrick Stearns, The Philadelphia Inquirer

"It’s been quite a while since any soprano so successfully nailed Norma, one of the most difficult of all operatic roles. Such is the impact of Christine Goerke in the current production of Norma by the Opera Company of Philadelphia.... She projects her voice and personality with unusual thrust. At the same time, Goerke negotiates the rapid coloratura passages with flair.... Goerke compares favorably with the all-time greats." - Steve Cohen, Broad Street Review

"... while they all play creatures betrayed by the pleasures of the flesh, vocally all three leads seem to supersede any physical limitations to scale the demanding heights of both the music and the Bel Canto style the singing requires." - Jim Rutter, Broad Street Review

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April 9, 2008

REMINDER We would like to remind all ticket holders that the Opera Company of Philadelphia upholds the national standard of "no late seating" once the overture has begun. For Norma, latecomers will NOT BE SEATED UNTIL INTERMISSION, which is 85 minutes into the show! We ask you to carefully plan your travel, parking and dining to arrive with plenty of time to take your seat before curtain time. Visit our website for tips on travel planning or learn about our pre-performance lectures Opera Overtures, which will ensure you're at the theatre in plenty of time!

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