Bellini
La Sonnambula
The basic plot of Bellini’s tale of an innocent Swiss girl whose sleepwalking lands her in the middle of a scandal may be difficult to believe. But spectacular singers like Joan Sutherland and Nicolai Gedda sweep away plot concerns with their stylish, impassioned portrayals. Even the most hard-hearted curmudgeon would melt for Joan Sutherland as the tender Amina; her golden voice is radiant as it conveys Amina’s purity and utterly dazzling conveying her joy. No wonder the Met audience went wild.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Mar 30, 1963
Composer
Vincenzo Bellini
Librettist
Felice Romani
Run Time
2 HRS 02 MIN