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Soprano Brenda Harris on Preparing for Bellini's "Norma"

Brenda Harris, as Norma, and the company in Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of "Norma."
photos: Karen Almond
Brenda Harris, as Norma, and the company in Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of "Norma."

For the first time in its history, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City is presenting Bellini's tragic bel canto opera "Norma." It's the story of a woman who betrays her sacred vows for love; she's then betrayed by her lover's infidelity.

By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – Before a recent rehearsal, KCUR's Laura Spencer met up with soprano Brenda Harris who's tackling the title role of Norma, one that's been described as both "grueling" and "vocally tortuous."

Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents "Norma"
November 6, 10, 12, 14, 2010
Lyric Theatre
1029 Central, downtown Kansas City, MO

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Laura Spencer is staff writer/editor at the Kansas City Public Library and a former arts reporter at KCUR.
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