'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma'

Adolfo FumagalliOp.61

RomanticObscureromancetheme-and-variationsF majorAndante4/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

A virtuosic operatic fantasy on Bellini's famous aria, characteristic of the 19th-century 'fantaisie' tradition. It is distinguished by its demanding cadenzas and florid bel canto embellishments.

Teacher notes

The student must master rapid ornamental runs while keeping the underlying bel canto melody fluid and expressive.

Technical focus

ornamentationcantabilespeed-agilityarpeggios

Mood

elegantpassionatelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma' (Op.61) by Adolfo Fumagalli?

'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma' (Op.61) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma'?

A typical performance of 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma' (Op.61) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma'?

'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma' (Op.61) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Casta diva che inargenti' in 'Norma'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include All'amica lontana by Adolfo Fumagalli, All'amica lontana by Adolfo Fumagalli, 16 Waltzes by Johannes Brahms — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.