La Sonnambula March 21, 2009

Performed in English Coloratura fireworks cascade from start to finish of this romantic chamber opera from Bellini. The plot revolves around the confusion caused when Elvino disowns his fiancee, Amina, when she is found in another man's bedroom on the eve of their wedding. Her defense: sleepwalking. The ensuing drama creates what has been called the most perfect soprano role in opera.