Bellini’s very first opera, Adelson e Salvini, was written in 1825 ... Pirates, prodigal sons and political exiles – no Bellini opera is complete without a good outlaw.

The singer showed admirable poise, however, in keeping focused while a loud backstage conversation intruded in the opera’s most famous aria. Guleghina was richly alive, however, to Norma’s drama.

The 26 complete operas and 13 recital albums contained in the box will also be made available as separate releases. ... particularly Bellini and Donizetti. ...

Bellini's final opera, from 1835, centers on lovers from opposite sides of the English civil war. When they are apart, Elvira tends to lose her mind, and here Bellini gives his heroine not one but ...

Festival Opera’s production, set for performances July 8 and 10 at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, also features mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon as Adalgisa and tenor Dane Suarez as Pollione.

West Bay Opera spins some vocal confections with Bellini's sleep-walking melodrama "La sonnambula." The opera is rarely staged, so this production offers quite an opportunity to catch it.