Maestro Fabio Luisi Conducts a New Production of Norma at Teatro alla Scala

«Musically, however, the production soared. Fabio Luisi’s conducting captured the emotional complexity of the score, masterfully alternating moments of dramatic pathos with bursts of lyrical expressiveness. His interpretation stood out for its flexible pacing, perfectly attuned to the music’s dynamism and drama. The Italian maestro, an expert in bel canto repertoire, wisely used Roger Parker’s critical edition, offering a complete and faithful version. From the opening Sinfonia, he established a tone of tragic solemnity, unleashing a wide spectrum of emotions from melancholy to martial fury.»

Opera Wire Bernardo Gaitan

«Norma’s long-awaited return to La Scala is a ravishing success»

Financial Times James Imam

«Fabio Luisi, a master of bel canto, was the driving force in this performance, offering a lucid and restlessly inquiring reading. The conductor explored the full nuance of Bellini’s rich score, favouring transparency and sometimes daringly slow tempi. His control was total, and the orchestra played with discipline and fire. The result was a performance that could pivot from hushed tenderness to dry, rollicking militarism in an instant.»

Financial Times James Imam