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Bellini: Norma (Sutherland, Horne, Alexander, Cross, Bonynge) (3 CD)

Name: Bellini: Norma (Sutherland, Horne, Alexander, Cross, Bonynge) (3 CD)
Brand: Decca

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2002 Decca three-CD reissue, in The Compact Opera Collection, of the 1964 studio recording of Bellini's Norma with Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne under Richard Bonynge.

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Barcode 028947041320

Europe 3 CD reissue, 2002^[1]

European Union · supported

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2026-09-14

Context, dates & evidence notes

Known applicable from: 2002
Pack: 3 CD set, jewel case
Model: 470 413-2

Discogs 12389946 gives Europe, Discogs 8072318 gives UK 2002 and MusicBrainz gives Europe 2002; all carry barcode 028947041320. Discogs notes read "Made & Printed in Germany"

Specifications

Matrix / runout (CD 1): 00289 470 414-2 03 * 52154294 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC^[1]
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Recorded: 00289 470 414-2 03 * 52154294 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC
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Matrix / runout (CD 2): 00289 425 490-2 04 * 50971339 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC^[1]
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Recorded: 00289 425 490-2 04 * 50971339 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC
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Matrix / runout (CD 3): 00289 425 491-2 02 * 50971340 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC^[1]
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Recorded: 00289 425 491-2 02 * 50971340 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC
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Mastering SID code (CD 1-3): IFPI LV26^[1]
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Recorded: IFPI LV26
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Mould SID code (CD 1-3): IFPI 0141^[1]
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Recorded: IFPI 0141
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SPARS code: ADD^[1]
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Recorded: ADD
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Packaging: Jewel case^[3]
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Recorded: Jewel case
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Total playing time (sum of track durations): 162:03 min^[3]
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Recorded: 162:03 min
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Sum of the 43 MusicBrainz track durations

Credits

Vincenzo Bellini · Composer^[3]
Joan Sutherland · Soprano (Norma)^[1]
Marilyn Horne · Mezzo-soprano (Adalgisa)^[1]
John Alexander · Tenor (Pollione)^[1]
Richard Cross · Bass-baritone (Oroveso)^[1] · Discogs credits him as baritone
Yvonne Minton · Mezzo-soprano (Clotilde)^[1] · Discogs credits "Soprano Vocals [Clotilda]"; MusicBrainz names her mezzo-soprano and the role Clotilde
Joseph Ward · Tenor (Flavio)^[1] · Discogs credits baritone; MusicBrainz names him a tenor
London Symphony Orchestra · Orchestra^[1]
London Symphony Chorus · Chorus^[1]
Richard Bonynge · Conductor^[1]
Christopher Raeburn · Producer^[1]
Kenneth Wilkinson · Engineer^[1]
Michael Thresh · Art direction^[1]
Sue Baxter · Booklet editor^[1]
Jeff Cottenden · Photography^[1]
Kenneth Chambers · Sleeve notes^[1]

Tracks

1-1	Norma: Sinfonia (Orchestra) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	6:31
1-2	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. Introduzione (orchestra) / “Ite sul colle, o Druidi” (Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	7:50
1-3	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Svanir le voci!” (Pollione, Flavio) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:47
1-4	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Meco all'altar di Venere” (Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:21
1-5	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Me protegge, me difende“ (Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:45
1-6	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Norma viene” (Coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:12
1-7	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Sediziose voci, voci di guerra“ (Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:21
1-8	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Casta Diva“ (Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	6:29
1-9	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Fine al rito“ (Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:36
1-10	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Ah! bello a me ritorna“ (Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:30
1-11	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Sgombra è la sacra selva, compuito il rito” (Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:09
1-12	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Deh! proteggimi, o Dio!“ (Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:12
1-13	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Eccola! va, mi lascia, ragion non odo” (Pollione, Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:38
1-14	Norma: Atto I, scena 1. “Va, crudele, al Dio spietato” (Pollione, Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	8:55
2-1	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Vanne, e li cela entrambi” (Norma, Clotilde) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:25
2-2	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Adalgisa!” (Norma, Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:56
2-3	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Oh! rimembranza!” (Norma, Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:51
2-4	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ah! si, fa core, abbracciami” (Norma, Adalgisa) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:16
2-5	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ma di', l'amato quale fra noi si noma?” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:31
2-6	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Oh non tremare” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:40
2-7	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Oh! di qual sei tu vittima” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:23
2-8	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Oh! qual traspare orribile” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:20
2-9	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Norma! de' tuoi rimproveri” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:04
2-10	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Perfido!” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:23
2-11	Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Vanne, si: mi lascia, indegno” (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:52
3-1	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. Introduzione (Orchestra) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:48
3-2	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. “Dormono entrambi” (Norma, Clotilde) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	5:18
3-3	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. “Mi chiami, o Norma!” (Adalgisa, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:36
3-4	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. “Deh! con te, con te li prendi” (Adalgisa, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:56
3-5	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. “Mira, o Norma” (Adalgisa, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	5:39
3-6	Norma: Atto II, scena 1. “Si, fino all'ore estreme” (Adalgisa, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:14
3-7	Norma: Atto II, scena 2. “Non parti?” (Coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:16
3-8	Norma: Atto II, scena 2. “Guerrieri! a voi venirne” (Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:06
3-9	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Ei tornerà” (Norma, Clotilde) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:34
3-10	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Squilla il bronzo del Dio!” (Oroveso, coro, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	1:33
3-11	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Guerra, guerra!” (Oroveso, coro, Norma) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:29
3-12	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Nè compi il rito, o Norma?” (Oroveso, Norma, Clotilde, coro, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:48
3-13	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “In mia man alfin tu sei” (Norma, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	5:32
3-14	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Già mi pasco ne'tuoi sguardi” (Norma, Pollione) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:33
3-15	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Dammi quel ferro” (Pollione, Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	3:22
3-16	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Qual cor tradisti, qual cor perdesti” (Pollione, Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	5:21
3-17	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Norma! deh! Norma, scolpati” (Pollione, Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	2:29
3-18	Norma: Atto II, scena 3. “Deh! non volerli vittime” (Pollione, Norma, Oroveso, coro) Written by Vincenzo Bellini ^[3]	4:32

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Barcode: 028947041320 check digit OK
Brand: Decca
Family: Bellini: Norma (Sutherland, Horne, Bonynge, 1964)
Category: Audio Visual/Photography, Audio Visual Media, Pre-Recorded or Digital Content Media, CD/MD - Pre-recorded
Pack: 3 CD set, jewel case
Model: 470 413-2
Made in: 🇩🇪 Germany
GS1 prefix: 002 · United States and Canada
Artists: Vincenzo Bellini, Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, John Alexander, Richard Cross, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Label: Decca
Record company: Decca Music Group
Catalogue number: 470 413-2
Label code: LC 00171
Format: cd, 3 discs
Released: 2002 · EU
Genre: Classical, Opera
Running time: 162.05 min
Languages: it
Edition: Reissue, The Compact Opera Collection (enhanced CDs with CD-ROM libretto translations)
Copyright: © Decca Music Group Limited
Phonographic copyright: ℗ Decca Music Group Limited

About this product

Norma is a three-CD Decca reissue of Vincenzo Bellini's opera, catalogue number 470 413-2, issued in 2002 in The Compact Opera Collection series.^[1]^[2]^[3] It holds the studio recording made in July 1964 at Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, with Joan Sutherland as Norma, Marilyn Horne as Adalgisa, John Alexander as Pollione and Richard Cross as Oroveso, and the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Richard Bonynge.^[4]^[5] The discs are enhanced CDs whose CD-ROM part carries English, French and German translations of the libretto, with the Italian libretto in the booklet.^[1] They were made in Germany by EDC, and Decca Music Group Limited holds the ℗ and © lines.^[1]

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Decca released the same recording again on 4 September 2006 under barcode 00028947579021.^[6] The old Barcodepedia listed this barcode in 2007 as "Sutherland Joan - Norma" on CD.^[7]

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Discogs

Discogs release 12389946: Bellini, Sutherland, Horne, Alexander, Cross, Bonynge - Norma (Europe, 3 CD, 470 413-2)

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MusicBrainz

MusicBrainz release: Norma (Decca Classics, 289 470 413-2, Europe 2002)

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia: Norma discography

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Identity: 3 / 3 · Name, brand and classification recorded
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tracks evidence: 43 / 43 · Recorded rows linked to source evidence; does not measure whether the list is complete
Context: 1 / 1 · Evidence groups assigned to a researched label, edition or analysis
Label photographs: 0 / 1 · Researched contexts with an assigned photograph
Specifications: 0 / 8 · Recorded specifications mapped to comparable property keys

identity · disputed: The MusicBrainz release annotation says "Recorded in 1984"; Discogs (release and master) gives July 1964 at Walthamstow Assembly Hall and Wikipedia lists the recording under 1964, so 1964 is used and the annotation is taken as a typing error
markets · unknown: The only listing read that prints this barcode (Bible in My Language, USD 129.10) does not state a shop country and copies Discogs data; Amazon listings for ASIN B00006469H in the US, Canada, France and Italy could not be fetched, so country_of_sale is left empty
relationships · unknown: No source read names the licensee of GS1 prefix 0028947; the gs1_prefix_owner edge is omitted
images · unknown: The Cover Art Archive holds no artwork for this MusicBrainz release and no licensed cover image was found
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images · not_researched: No product photographs recorded.
schema · schema_gap: Some specifications retain source labels without comparable property keys.

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↑ Discogs release 12389946: Bellini, Sutherland, Horne, Alexander, Cross, Bonynge - Norma (Europe, 3 CD, 470 413-2) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 12389946. identifiers, companies, credits, notes, series.
↑ Discogs release 8072318: Norma (UK, 2002, 3 CD, 289 470 413-2) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 8072318. identifiers, label, series, year.
↑ MusicBrainz release: Norma (Decca Classics, 289 470 413-2, Europe 2002) MusicBrainz. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 14a750a2-7f63-469f-ab13-d5aa5877eedc. barcode, label, catalogue number, packaging, media, tracks, annotation. CC0.
↑ Discogs master 846902: Norma (Sutherland, Horne, Alexander, Cross, Bonynge) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 846902. notes: recording venue and date.
↑ Wikipedia: Norma discography Wikipedia. publication. Accessed 2026-09-14. 1964 row. CC BY-SA 4.0.
↑ Decca Classics: BELLINI Norma Sutherland/Horne/Alexander Decca Classics (Universal Music). manufacturer. Published 2006-09-04. Accessed 2026-09-14. Label Decca, UPC 00028947579021.
↑ Barcodepedia (archived 2007): SUTHERLAND JOAN - NORMA Barcodepedia. other. Published 2007-09-13. Accessed 2026-09-14. Title and container (CD) only.

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Bible in My Language: Bellini - Norma / The Compact Opera Collection / Decca 3x Audio CD Bible in My Language. retailer. Accessed 2026-09-14. SKU and UPC 028947041320, price USD 129.10. Upstream: Discogs.

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GTIN-14: 00028947041320
EAN-13 / GTIN-13: 0028947041320
UPC-A / GTIN-12: 028947041320

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