La Sonnambula

Teatro Nuovo continues with Vincenzo Bellini’s La Sonnambula, performed with the company’s signature attention to historical style and period instruments. This tragic tale of somnambulism showcases Bellini’s genius for long melodic lines and emotional expression within the bel canto tradition. Teatro Nuovo’s approach emphasizes the sophisticated musical architecture underlying Bellini’s seemingly simple melodies, revealing the composer’s revolutionary approach to operatic storytelling.