The Druid High Priestess Norma must decide when to rise up in battle against the invading Romans. But is the decision to wait based on her concern for her people? Or her love for the Roman whose children she has secretly borne? No easy dilemma for the agonized and guilt-ridden woman, trusted by her people as their most revered vestal virgin.

And in an astonishing, climactic moment of truth, she makes her emotional confession and accepts its fiery consequences.

You'll be drawn quickly into this lyrical Bel Canto masterpiece and held spellbound by melodies long, graceful and alluring.

Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

Photo courtesy of Gary Beechey/Canadian Opera Company