Sung in the first act of Bellini’s famous opera, Norma, the high priestess Norma is visited by a group of angry Druids. They beseech her to declare war on Rome, whose soldiers occupy the Druids’ land and oppress their citizens. Norma assuages their fury and convinces them that now is not the time to fight. If patient, the Romans will fall by their own doing; an intervention is not necessary. Norma sings a prayer to the moon goddess, asking for peace. What is not known by the other Druids is that Norma has fallen in love with a Roman. She secretly hopes no war will be fought so that her lover will be safe.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 23:20:10 +0000
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