NORMA is a two-act lyric tragedy by Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). A leading example of the bel canto genre, the opera premiered at La Scala in Milan on December 26th, 1831. The story tells of a love triangle between Norma, the High priestess of the druids, her Roman lover, and a younger priestess for whom the Roman has fallen. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(1): Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Vocal Soli (6 roles: SSSTTB): Chorus: Banda (Picc.Fl.3Cl.2Hn.3Tpt.4Tbn.2Perc). Banda score and parts.