[Machine Translation] Although considered one of the greatest bel canto operas of all time, Berlini's "Norma" is rarely performed. The reason is that it is difficult to perform, especially because there are very few singers who can sing the leading role of Norma. In this performance in Amsterdam, Hasmik Papian gave a masterful performance that was both lyrical and intense. Norma, the chief priestess of the Druids, violates the law and falls in love with the enemy Roman general Pollione, and even has a child in secret. But his heart has already moved on to the young priestess Adalgisa. Jealous, Norma tries to kill Pollione, but is unable to do so, and threatens to sacrifice Adalgisa. But the one she names as the one she will sacrifice for disobeying the law is none other than herself... 2 CD set. Live recorded at the Music Theatre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2005