Maria Callas - Norma Act 2 Finale Compilation

In reverse chronological order, starting with the 1960 Studio recording. I think my favourite is the 1955 Scala performance. Then again, the Mexico performance is special as it was the Mexican audience’s very first taste of La Divina. The excitement must have been something else! 1960 Studio 0:00 1955 Scala 4:41 1955 Rome 5:25 1954 Studio 6:00 1953 Trieste 6:38 1952 London 7:18 1950 Mexico 7:52 English NORMA Oh, do not let them be victims of my cruel mistake -- oh, do not cut them down in the innocence of childhood. Remember that I am your blood, have pity on my children. Oh father, have pity, have pity on my children. CHORUS She weeps! She prays -- but what hope has she? Her prayers will be rejected. Tear from her brow the sacred wreath, place upon her the veil of death! NORMA Father, you weep... OROVESO My heart is oppressed! NORMA You weep, you forgive. OROVESO Love conquered! POLLIO